Field Study #4

 KEY INFO! ↓

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 28, 5:20pm - 5:49pm

WEATHER: ↓

- Climate Conditions: Sunny with wind at 6mph SSW.

- Temperature: 69 degrees, feels like 70. 

- Length of Day: 10hrs 28m.

OBSERVATIONS: 

I noticed several different things today, but overall I feel like it was decently similar to my last visit. However, this visit felt a lot more like fall. Compared to last time, there were SO many leaves on the ground, pond surface, and in the trees. Also, they were so vibrant in color which made this visit feel more dreamy than any other visit I have done in the past. A similarity to my last visit is that the fountain was off again. Last time, I thought it was just out of my luck that it was off. However with the weather changing I am wondering if it is off for the season? I also was thinking about how oxygen levels could be affected with the water fountain being off. Maybe it could be decreasing oxygen levels with the fountain not running, but it also could be the other way around. Another thing I am noticing as I continue my visits is that each time has less algae than the last. I'm wondering how this could be and what impacts could possibly be affecting this factor? Maybe the algae isn't getting it's needed weather in order to thrive, but I honestly have no idea. One final thing I noticed in todays visit was the softness of the ground bordering the pond. Today I wanted to see how close I could get to the water, in hopes of possibly feeling it, however the edge of the pond was very damp, squishy, and muddy. Overall, each time I do my field study it seems to get even more gorgeous than before, and for that I am so grateful to be doing this project!

- Peaceful, earthly creation sounds.

- LOTS of leaves fallen from tree to pond surface.

- Leaves are very vibrant in their color.

- No running fountain=calmer water.

- Algae isn't really noticeable.

- Edge of pond is very squishy/muddy.

- Health in the trees looks great as they are so vibrant and full.








Overall this has been one of my favorite visits, and I think that is because of the vibrants colors of the leaves. This project is so fun because I get to notice all of these different factors that are changing the pond's environment. Last time, the leaves looked dead and bland, however now they look full of life and are just so beautiful! It is so interesting to me how much of a different feel I can have just by having the fountain turned off! It truly does make a difference in both the noice, looks, and changes to the pond! When looking back at past field studies, here is something I noticed. The first couple visits the sky was filled with BRIGHT green trees. The next couple times, the sky started to open up and the trees didn't look very healthy or pretty. Now, they are back to being GORGEOUS just with more fall colors than green colors! Each time I do this project it truly amazes me how much the different seasons change the outdoors feels/appearances!




Comments

  1. hc biologyNovember 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful pics and great descriptions! Love it! Algae amounts are partly temp related but keep one eye on them. Keep watching for patterns in leaf fall and for any other vegetation changes.

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