Today was my first day in the field... which lasted all of 10 minutes.
Our day started with being greeted by a gate blocking entrance to our study site, which led to curb jumping and lots of metal-on-concrete scraping. When we finally launched the boat and tried to deploy our acoustic receivers we found the method we were hoping to use for 5 of our 8 receivers was a big flop. In fact, the only way it would have worked is if I were to have jumped in the water to deploy them. That, however, wasn't going to happen with the water being 4C or 39F! No thanks!
So, it's back to the original plan and start field work in late-April.
Ah, the joys of field work.
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That's too bad Sean...yeah eco doesn't open till end of april I think...good to see your chomping the bit to be out doing research again...
ReplyDeleteCna't wait to keep up with the blog again this year..
Matt,
ReplyDeleteFYI, the sign said April 15th. Lots of pike in there, could be a good spot for snakes :)