Lab+11+Ecology

1. **Trees**

Close Up of Bark

The Tree

The branches and twigs have not fully developed, because it is still spring and everything is not developed. They are a little bit flimsy but have a brownish color with green moss scattered across them. There are no leaves on this tree in my yard, but it is apparent that the branches are budding and that leaves will be sprouting soon. Having lived at my home, I know that my tree is a deciduous tree. The leaves are simple and has lobed leaves, they are not at all needly or coniferous. Given the leaves, the tree is a red oak (Quercus Rubra).


 * Birds**



http://www.realtimerendering.com/birds/birds.html

The bird is a robin, the state bird of Wisconsin.

http://www.soundboard.com/sb/Robin_Bird_sounds_clips.aspx


 * Spring Flowers**



http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/fieldbio/Sylvain/keyF.html

This is a tulip, as identified by the key. Its bulbous leaves and early blooming help denote which type of flower it is.