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Overall, I enjoyed this experiment and spending the amoutn of time observing that I did. I enjoyed getting out early each morning before work and observing the birds at the local natural park. There were far more species than I had seen there previously. There were times that I found it quite cold, of course. At times, being outside for an hour at 7am, in January, was really quite cold. But observing the patterns and species present, was really quite interesting. In hindsight, I think I would have implemented a different/better design or hypothesis. The location I had available to me was perfect for observations, but I could likely have chosen a better route for my study. The practice of ecology is more complex and involved than I had considered or realized previously, and I certainly have a higher appreciation for it having completed the course.
