Video

Here is a link to a video of a woodpecker and quails:

http://youtu.be/DBenREmJszs

List of Animal

List of Animals Seen:

• Blue Bird
• Birds
• Woodpecker
• Bunny 
• Quails

   

List of Plants

Here are a list of Plants we saw:

• Tobacoo Tree
• Black Sage
• Chapparal Tree
• Lemande-Berry Bush
• Sunflower Bush
• White Sage
• Sugar Tree
• Sycamore Tree
• Prickly Pear Cactus
• Bevertail Cactus
• Poison Oak
• Yucca Whippiei 

Site Description

Location: 1750 Altadena Dr. Pasadena, CA 91107

Habitat: Desert

Dimension of Site: 768902.719800 Sq Meters (190 acres)

    This area was very dry with some dry, brown plants. It had some trees but most of the trees were up in the mountian or futher along the trail. There was many pebbles and rocks on the ground. Some specific rocks we found were the Pink Pegmatite and Milky Qurtz. The ground was mostly dust, dry, desert-like soil, and was not fertile. The ground was not smooth, it had a lot of small hills. Eaton Canyon was hot and dry during noon. The plants we saw were tobacco tree, sugar tree, lemanade tree, black sage, chapparal tree, sunflower bush, Sycamore tree, prickly pear cactus, bevertail cactus, poison oak, white sage, and yucca whippiei. Some animals we saw were birds. Some specific birds were blue birds and woodpeckers. We also some some quails. The quails moved in packs, so we saw a few of them running across a trail into a bush. 

Bird's Eye View

This is a digital picture made by Palomino and Kruse. There is a tree, white sage, prickly pear cactus, clover/moss/leavs/grass, and rocks.

Observation Log - Palomino

When we arrived, it was very warm, dry, and sunny. (Oct. 29)

(11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Many species of trees, bushes, plants are seen like...
     -poison oak
     -cacti
     -sycamores
     -oak trees

More abiotic factors experienced...
     -wind
     -dryness
     -heat
     -breeze
     -rocks

More biotic factors seen...
     -lizards
     -flies
     -birds
     -worms
     -bees

Observation Log - Kruse

It was warm when we arrived. It was also very sunny. Around 78 degrees Fahrenheit. (October 29, 2012)

Around 11:30 we arrived and I see many trees and bushes.

11:35 I see some poison oak and noticed there was a small breeze. I see some birds.

11:40 I see a beaver tail cactus. Also I see many bees by some nearby bushes.

11:52 I see some brown/green, dry bushes. Also I see small flies. There are many rocks here.

12:00 I have seen many undefined plants. It has gotten a little warmer.

12:04 I see a lizard on a rock. A lot of birds flew out a tree. Also, I hear some bird calls.

Tobacco Tree

This is the Tobacco Tree. This picture was taken October 29, 2012 at 11:47 am. This plant isn't suppose to be in this area. Though, it is here because this area has been disturbed. The tobacco on this tree isn't suppose to be ingested. If it is ingested the side effects may be fatal.

Black Sage

This is the black sage. This picture was taken October 29, 2012 at 11:46 am. It is a small, spreading shrub. They grow small flowers. The older the sage is, the more black the stems become. It can grow in dry/desert-like conditions.

Chaparral Tree

This is the Chaparral tree. This picture was taken October 29, 2012 at 11:45 am.

Lemonade Berry Bush

This is the lemonade berry bush. This picture was taken October 29, 2012 at 11:43. The berries on this bush can be made into lemonade. Also it can survive in dry/desert-like climates.

Sunflower Bush

This is the Sunflower bush. It was taken October 29, 2012 around 11:41 AM. This particular bush does not have any flowers or leaves because it is dry.

Sycamore Tree

 This is a sycamore tree. This picture was taken on October 29, 2012 at approximately 11:41 AM. Sycamore trees are great homes for wildlife such as birds and squirrels.

Beavertail Cactus

This is the beavertail cactus. This picture was taken October 29, 2012 at approximitly 11:40 am. The beavertail cactus is low spreading and has short bristles.

Poison Oak

This is poison oak. This picture was taken October 29 at around 11:35 am. The red leaves are the poison oak and they can cause intense itching, skin rash, and blistering.