Taylor's+Journal

Free Journaling #1: The Kawainui marsh is very dry and hot. There are many different types of plants, and fish. Some bird species too, especially ducks. The marsh has islands of dry land with different plants and trees on it. Part of the There is a lot of mosquitos. Some different types of bird species are the 'Alae Ke'oke'o (Hawaiian Coot) which nests are built on water. There is the Auku'u (Night Heron) That can have a wingspan up to four feet. There is the Ae'o (Hawaiian Stilt) That stands 16" high on its pink long legs. Then theres also the Alae'ula (Hawaiian Moorhen) that legendary brought fire to the people of hawaii and its red break is the burn of honor. The marsh is Fairly deserted, only a few people go by every hour. This will be a good place to work because there isn’t very much human disturbance and a wide variety of plants and animals.

Assigned Journaling #1: Describe the niches of a variety of organisms in your eco-zone:

Ducks: The ducks have a very wide niche here at Kawainui marsh because they can eat fish, grass, and Beatles. There is plenty water and no competition happens between them because there is enough of what they need in order to survive. There also isn’t that many ducks, which also makes less competition.

Fish: The fish have a narrow niche because they are the prey of ducks. There is also a lot of fish and so the resources could run out.