Field Study Number 1: September 8


 





Field Study Number One, September 8, Macatawa River Natural Area

This field study took place at 6:53 pm on Tuesday, September 8. The temperature was 77° Fahrenheit, and the weather was slightly overcast and muggy, with little to no breeze and and a lot of heat. The length of day was 12 hours and 52 minutes, with sunrise at 7:15 am sunset at 8:08 pm. 

I noticed a lot of insects in my immediate surroundings. I heard crickets cicadas, small gnats, and mosquitoes. Additionally, I felt the mosquitos as several of them bit me within a few minutes of my arrival. I also heard a lot of birds in the surrounding forest, and saw a few squirrels. The plants made up most of the smell, creating a pleasant environment.

My field study location is in the Macatawa River Area, with the Macatawa River running through. It has a lot of trees and vegetation around, making it a great spot to observe animals.










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  1. hc biologySeptember 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM

    Great start. Give a bit more info about the organisms you're seeing (where are they? doing what? how many? etc.). The rest looks great!

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