rshive's Journal

This two day, all life survey sampled plants, insects and birds observed on the abandoned golf course portion of the arboretum property. This wasn’t a comprehensive survey, rather a small sampling. The first observation period began at 4:01 pm, Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Observations were recorded for 1 hour, 22 minutes. The second observation period began at 4:22 pm, Thursday, October 7, 2021. Observations were recorded for 1 hour, 32 minutes. Birds observed were also reported to Cornel University and can be accessed from the following links:

https://ebird.org/checklist/S95690865

https://ebird.org/checklist/S95737890

Non-comprehensive sampling of fall pollinators and other insects located in John’s flower garden. First observation, Saturday afternoon, October 9, 2021. Second observation, Sunday afternoon, October 10, 2021. By far, the bees were the dominant pollinator. Coming in a distant second were butterflies, predominantly skippers.