Wow, okay.. So, this is post #1 of the who-knows-how-many to come.. I'm going to keep Frogg Spot's topics along the nature line because, well, frogs..
So anyways, today was an adventure for Andrea the Aspiring Game Ranger. For my Nature Studies syllabus, I'm supposed to do a few activities relating to the general ecology of a chosen protected area. The first two activities are due for tomorrow (which reminds me that maybe I should be doing work) so I decided that today would be the perfect day to head up to Signal Hill to complete them. Perfect day it was..
The aim of the assignment was to look at rock types in a certain [protected] area and the organisms associated with them, as well as the possible relationship between leaf size and soil type. Signal Hill is a major dud when it comes to naturally-occuring diversity, but, nevertheless, I missioned to the top parking lot to check it out.
As expected, I found only a few lumps of sandstone amongst the concrete and a few indigenous shrubs amongst the cone pines and red gums, as well as several Cape francolin (now dubbed "Cape spurfowl", but, hey, "francolin" is easier for me to remember) scavenging between the planted acacias and daisy bushes. And one bug. But, the view was amazing and I got what I needed. Should have taken photos..
So, with today's short-lived expedition and beautiful weather, I feel a little better about meeting those deadlines tomorrow. All in the name of research for a better chance at conserving our natural heritage :)
Peas and carrots,
Andrea
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