November 2014 Field Study

We were at the Red Bridge Park along the Tulpehocken Creek from 8:00 - 12:00

        1. Macroinvertebrate Survey :   We did not have a large number of macros.  most were small and imature: Stoneflies, Caddis fly larvae, clams, and small scuds were identified.

        2. Fishing : Fishing was very slow. very few fish were observed.

        3. Observations : a. The bats of the Red Bridge were not observed and are assumed to be in hibernation.

                                    b.  A bald Eagle was observed flying at treetop level along the creek at about 10:30.

                                    c. A Broad winged Hawk, Robins, Canadian Geese, and Turkey Vultures were seen.

        4. Water tests : The water was clear and clean.  The temperature was 45 degrees F, with an air temp of 35 degrees F

        5. Microscopic Survey : Algae and Macroinvertebrates were observed in a deep well slide. No Protists were observed.  The MotiCam X was used with a battery charged compound microscope and displayed on a ChromeBook.

        6. Under Water Video : We used a GoPro camera rigged with a tether and float to capture video of the stream -above and below the water.

This is the digital microscope with a ChromeBook connected to the MotiCam X WiFi to view the microscopic images from the scope.

Some of the girls bought matching rain boots for the Field Study!