Field Study #3

 















Data from Field Study #2, Macatawa River Natural Area

Length of Time from sunrise to sunset was 11 hours and 14 minutes (7:53 am to 7:08 pm)

Temperature: 79 degrees Fahrenheit

Time of Day: 6:52 pm
Date: October 12, 2026

Weather: I can see bits of blue sky but its relatively overcast with a weirdly scattered thunderstorm, i can hear the rumble a fair distance away

I can hear a large flock or smaller songbirds across the river, sounds like at least a 100, as well as some in the trees surrounding me. There is a flock of around 20-30 geese flying overhead, honking loudly.

Additionally, there are some scattered cicadas and crickets, but much less than previous visits, a few mosquitoes and flies.

Changes noticed: There is a lot more color variety in the leaves, both on the trees and on the ground, trees are also losing a lot of leaves. The ground is overall quite a bit crunchier as I'm walking on the path. Additionally, the river level has gotten slightly higher due to the rain.




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  1. hc biologyOctober 16, 2026 at 9:33 AM

    Excellent work...great observations and noticing of change. Watch for patterns in the color change and leaf fall especially now through your next 2 visits!

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