Detailed Site Description

November 19, 2012

          My site is primarily made up of trees; specifically bay a giant bay tree which it makes up 60% of the area.  Bushes, bare ground that that has been covered in leaves during the fall and the stream of water that pools in the site each make up 105 respectively.  Grasses are minimal but still present at 7%, and man-made toys scatter the area which takes up 3% of the site.

          Fruit from the Bay tree showed teeth and peck marks which indicate that small birds and squirrels have been visiting the area.  Small imprints in the soil mark trails where birds passed through while slimy trails signal the presence of slugs and snails.  A few intricate spider webs hang from the corners of rocks and in between the yellow flowered plant.

          The primary soil type in the site during the fall is muddy due to the rain and the small stream that passes though the site.  As a result, the bay trees and the other plants can dig their roots shallowly into the soil as water is fairly easy to obtain.

          Because there is so much abundance of water, the foliage can take nutrients from it and grow at a higher rate than it would normally.  More fruit and flowers are produced which invites more animals and insects to come to the site.  Overall, the climate is pretty moderate due to the stream and the soil remains relatively wet.

          Although the site is elevated and has a slight slope, many birds and animals are able to access it.  The biggest tree is on the West side while the Eastern side has more plants than trees.  The Eastern side gets the most rain because it is not shielded by the branches of the trees.  Wind gusts are common in the area which dusts the ground with leaves from the bay trees that turn orange as they decompose.

          In the fall there is a lot of rain that prompts small green weeds to sprout up in the soil.  Rapidly the yellow flowered plants spread lining the stream while the bay tree leaves begin to fall because of the wind.  Patches of sunlight cause the yellow flowers to open and bees start roaming around the site.