This picture shows that a deer has visited site seven. The deer left behind some scat (POOP!). We think that the deer had just came by to take a drink of water from the creek and a bite of grass out of the riparian zone.
This is Taylor, Shannda Mckalin and Katja working toghter to find macro invertebrates that live in organic materail that is on rocks in the water. How to get them me Taylor and Mckalin had to get in the deep water and scrub the rocks in the water and try not to lift the rock from the water. Shannda and Katija had to get two meters sticks and a net and put the meter stick in the net because that captures the bugs in the net. Once we had to get the bugs out we used spoons and put them in ice trays. Then we observed them and identified the bugs.
Based on the data we have collected our group will explain how the plants, and animals of Douglas creek survive together? In our stream reach, we have some riffles. The riffles make oxygen for the fish so they can breath underwater. Next the grass and vegetation is important because it will help the animals so they can live with out dieing. Deer and rabbits can eat the grass for food. Plants also make food for the bears like berries. Trees shade the creek. This is important because this allows for the water to stay at the right temperature for the fish and other creatures. The soil found at the creek helps the trees grow. Soil is made of organic material like dead grass and leaves. It seems like the human activity is not bothering this area in site 7. Site 7 has a lot of living things around the water, and in the water. That is what site 7 has around.
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