Observation #7

Date: May 24, 2008
Time: 7:50pm
Temperature: 47˚ f
Weather Condition: Rainy...AGAIN
Soil Condition: wet


Because of the dramatic rain cycles occurring, the area I am observing is very lush and green. All of the flora has changed from its winter conditions, dead and brown, to spring and summer. These changes include, the rapid growth of plant and trees, different shades of green and yellow, and sprouts spurting up in moist areas. The sage that was previously dry and breakable, has now changed to thick healthy brush.

The shift of climate has resulted in a hurried rush for shelter!! The only organisms I see are earth worms, and an occasional bird looking for the worms. The birds are demonstrating intraspecisific competition. The bird willing to get wet out in the rain will be the one who gets a good meal!! As they always say..." the early bird gets the worm!" In this case, the most tolerant bird gets the worm!