Two+Rock+Elementary+(CA)

What's in our neighborhood?
How would you describe your neighborhood to someone who has never visited? Brainstorm about 10 phrases to describe your habitat, such as lots of trees, some tall buildings, many trees, blacktop everywhere, etc. 1.Dairy Farms and Pastures 2.Rolling Hills 3.Grassland 4.Many Seasonal Creeks 5.Rich Wildlife 6.Riparian Vegetation 7.Windy 8.Dry Summer 9.Wet Winter 10.Coastal Fog = =

** Write an overall description of your habitat, including a photos if you can. **
-The Two Rock Valley is filled with dairy farms and pastures surrounded by rolling hills and grasslands. The Coast Guard Training Center is also located here. Many small seasonal creeks run through the valley and into Stemple Creek, which empties into the Pacific Ocean at Estero San Antonio. We have a wide variety of wild and domesticated animals in the area. We often experience very dry summers and very wet winters. Strong winds and coastal fog also play an important role in our climate. We feel lucky to live here!

** What features make our neighborhood a suitable place for birds? **
Think about the availability of food, water and shelter.

** What birds do you regularly see on your bird counts? **
You may want to record data from your "Count Birds for Science" lesson.