The first thing I do when I begin phenology is my sound tapestry. I sit down, close my eyes, and listen to nature.In the winter I barely hear any bird activity.I mostly hear crows, they seem like they are more adaptable to winter.They are larger in size so they have more feathers and generate more body heat.Also, they are native here in Montana.They are omnivores, therefore they eat eggs, human scraps, seeds, fish, and grain. They are hunted by owls, but adult crows are less frequently predated.There is a large population of crows in Montana as they reside here in Billings.I can see how we have many of these birds living in Pioneer park because of the food and habitat available to them.I learn a lot just by listening.When the the weather started turning cold, I started to hear less bird activity, assuming that they were migrating.This is my favorite part of phenology because just by listing I can recognize the presence or absence of any species.
Great post, Paris. I really like that you used an observation (in this case, hearing a crow during your sound tapestry) to gain more knowledge and to share your findings with the rest of us.
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