University of Guyana

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Department of Biology

BIO1100: Laboratory and Field Biology 1

Lecturers: Mr. Bernard, Mr. Bastian & Ms. Seecharran

Lab #7
Data Sheets & Results

Name/s: Sabrina Shivmangal

USI: 1046657
40/40
Title: Hypothesis testing-Developing methods

Aim: To collect and input the raw data into appropriate datasheets

Materials:

● Camera/ cellphone

● Notebook

● Pen

● Timer

● Computer

Procedure

A suitable study site was selected for observation. The site was divided into four different points;

A, B, C and D. The interactions of the birds on the trees in the various study sites were observed

for ten minutes every morning at 5.30 am and at 5.30 pm for five days. The numbers and species

of birds observed in each study site, both mornings and afternoons, were recorded on the data

analysis sheets. Line graphs were used to further analyze the frequency of each species of bird

that visited the site for the five day period. A comparison of the various species of birds was

made with relevance to the variety of trees in the study sites.

Data analysis sheet

Table 1. Showing numbers of birds observed mornings and afternoons for 5 day period.

Site/
Number Of Bird[s] Observed
Location
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Trees present AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
5:30- 5:30- 5:30- 5:30- 5:30- 5:30- 5:30- 5:30- 5:30- 5:30-
6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00
Cherry, broad
A leave tyme 2 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 1 1
Tumeric,
papaya, bling
bling, five
B finger 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 1
Lemon,
mango, passion
C fruit vine 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1
Coconut,
D moringa, 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 2 1

Data collector: Sabrina Shivmangal

Table 2. Showing species of birds observed for 5 day period

Weather Number of each species of bird[s] observed

Day & condition Species A- Species Species C- Species New
date Parrot B- House D- Species-
kisskadee wren Dove Chicken
hawk
Day 1 Partially cloudy 1 3 4 3 0
28th, oct and sunny.
Day 2 Sunny 1 2 3 1 1
29th, oct
Day 3 Partly cloudy and 2 0 2 1 0
30th, oct sunny
Day 4 Sunny 3 1 0 0 0
31st, oct
Day 5 Sunny 4 1 3 1 0
1st oct

Data collector: Sabrina Shivmangal

Photographs of birds observed in the various study sites for the five day period.

Chicken hawk in coconut tree

 Dove in coconut tree

House wren among shrub layer

Kiskadee in mango tree

Parrot in coconut tree

Researcher making observation in study area

Kiskadee in top branch of trees

Dove on the shrub surface

Dove on coconut branch

 Kiskadee on mango tree branch

Kisskadee enjoying the morning view on top branch

Doves interacting on the shrub layer
House wren on coconut branch enjoying the evening mist

Parrot about to make a move on papaw fruit

Dove enjoying the view from coconut branch

 Kiskadee in its beautiful niche

Field notes and other observations over the five day period

On day one the weather condition was partially cloudy and sunny and birds were mostly seen in

the morning. On day two the weather condition was sunny and the soil was extremely dry, plants

also seem dry and there were no visible sign of millipedes on the soil. Birds were seen for brief

time periods and then they flew away, birds appeared busy and searching. On day three the

weather condition was partly cloudy and sunny, soil appeared damp and leaves of plants were

dewy and supple. Birds were seen peacefully whistling and interacting with the azure scene of

the magnificent garden. On day four the weather condition was sunny, and much birds were not

seen, the few that were seen flew away very quickly, they were also noisy and seem “fretting”.

On the final day, day five, the weather condition was sunny and birds were seen feeding mostly.
Overall, it was observed that birds mostly were seen in trees in the canopy layer, for example the

coconut trees and mango trees. Also, birds are more noticeable in the mornings, birds interact

strangely with each other and appear to be aggressive with each other.

Finally, birds are swift and enjoys the comfort of trees especially fruit trees out of predators

disturbance.