Observation #5

A. By the snake river

B. 5-19-08

C. 5:30 PM

D.68 degrees Fahrenheit

E. Partly cloudy

F. A little windy.  8 mph wind

G. Dry, a bit firmer

H. If bird feeder were to be removed the bird population would go down like by 30%

I.  The warmer temperatures this weekend had an effect on the river. At 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the snow was melting fast and creating erosion since the river had more water and traveled at greater speed.  As I was walking along by the river I kicked a rock and saw a couple spiders run across the rock and out of site.  At first they were hard to see, this was because of their camouflage which made them look the same color as the rocks.  The camouflage serves them as a good adaptation against predators like birds that seeked live prey.  Spider populations are most likely in check because of the predator vs prey situation involving the birds and spiders.