3/30/14
7:00am-10:00am
Today, Josh and I finished up our point count surveys for birds. We found a few more species than we did last time we went out. However, there still seems to be more diversity/abundance (as expected) within the control and pre-impacted sites 1 &2 when compared to the degraded site of the bayou. It was a little chilly and foggy this morning but as soon as the sun came up, the fog cleared as the morning was very nice for bird activity. Also, to all those who thought there to be no fish in the White Oak Bayou wetlands; Josh and I saw a 30 pound Drum swimming through in only 8-10 inches of water at the control site. We also saw a beaver while we were at the pre-impact site #2 and a few deer grazing at the degraded site. Sadly, we also found at pre-impact #2 that someone had shot one of our cameras for studying hydrology. I guess that's the risk you have to take when you have to leave them out there. All in all, it was a fantastic day to spend in the White Oak Bayou
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