Our Condition Monitoring Star of the Week was posted by observer with station number SC-CR-88 in Charleston County, SC. In their report, they discussed ecological changes at a local park. First, they identified the location they were referring to by name, Roxbury Park in Meggett. This is important because different areas have different types of ecologies. By identifying the location, we can better understand how weather is affecting the landscape. The observer also included information told to them by a naturalist. You too can include information from reliable of sources in your reports as well. You can also include stories about weather and drought in your community that you've heard on the radio or tv or read in newspapers. Though these sources are not considered reliable at times, they can offer valuable insight into local conditions. Way to go SC-CR-88!
Category:
Plants and Wildlife
Agriculture
With about an inch of rainfall last week, soil moisture in the vegetable
garden has improved. At Roxbury Park in Meggett a week ago before the
recent rain, there were very few mushrooms. Back at the park this
weekend after the rain, I anticipated more mushrooms in the park but
didn't in fact observe them. While I was there, Ken Carmen, the park
naturalist, told me about a small depressional wetland that has been
ephemeral in recent years (drying up part of the year) but this year has
retained water the whole year. It's filled with moss and attracts song
birds for bathing. That day, he'd seen at least 6 different species
bathing, including some that are otherwise rare in the park this time of
year.
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