The work here is definitely winding down, and while we still have some final loose ends to finish, energy levels are sometimes low, and so we all need a break. While the girls went horseback riding for their break, Nick had some well-needed rest, and Rich and I went over the data thus far. Things look good. The first major discovery may be Nick's finding of a new Azteca form (still pending examination under the microscopes in the lab). Though his blog entry might seem more calm, this is a great find.
Several pieces of data from the bird and habitat studies have become quite important as well. Unlike last year, we are finding quite (through Aliza's work) a few bird species breeding on the property, and so we plan to add the locations to the map soon. From Natalia's work on photopoints, it is evident that the vegetation has grown significantly from last year, with the teaks quadrupling in size, and much of the mixed forest filling in. This is a good sign for Steve and Debbie's work on reforestation, and the changes are immediately evident from the research.
Posting to the blog may be limited tomorrow--the students will have their free day, and we plan to travel the Cano Negro river with a guide. This will be a switch from the original free day planned for Sunday, but nicely gives them a chance to go to Sunday mass in Monterrey rather than Saturday night. Finishing touches on the research will fill the rest of Sunday, and then the packing and travel will begin. Watch for more news here on any last-minute discoveries....
Several pieces of data from the bird and habitat studies have become quite important as well. Unlike last year, we are finding quite (through Aliza's work) a few bird species breeding on the property, and so we plan to add the locations to the map soon. From Natalia's work on photopoints, it is evident that the vegetation has grown significantly from last year, with the teaks quadrupling in size, and much of the mixed forest filling in. This is a good sign for Steve and Debbie's work on reforestation, and the changes are immediately evident from the research.
Posting to the blog may be limited tomorrow--the students will have their free day, and we plan to travel the Cano Negro river with a guide. This will be a switch from the original free day planned for Sunday, but nicely gives them a chance to go to Sunday mass in Monterrey rather than Saturday night. Finishing touches on the research will fill the rest of Sunday, and then the packing and travel will begin. Watch for more news here on any last-minute discoveries....
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