Black Dillenia

To-do list PRE-field observations:

• Schedule a timetable for field observations (URGENT)
• Create a spreadsheet for data analysis.
• Note down GPS coordinates of the areas currently under observation and transfer to Google Earth:
  - Kent Ridge Campus 
  - Lornie Drive, MacRitchie Reservoir
  - Rifle Range, MacRitchie Reservoir
• Print out research permit
• Prepare field sheet
• Check on weather updates.
• Recharge batteries (camera) one day before field observation
• Do an arrangement with lab mates regarding usage of GPS device & pruners.
• Article reading

To-do list DURING-field observations:

• Conduct field observations following field sheet
• Make a sketch of animals or creatures if not certain about identity
• Collect at least 30 seeds from the area of interest.
  - Kent Ridge Campus (-/30)
  - MacRitchie (-/30) 
  - (for the top ones, prune using self-made hook or pruners after observation hours)
• Note down GPS coordinates of sampled area – currently 2:
  - Kent Ridge Campus (6 locations)
  - Lornie Drive, MacRitchie Reservoir (1 location)
  - Rifle Range, MacRitchie Reservoir (2 locations)
• Make at least 30 observations of birds (especially the smaller ones) picking finished a single fruit.

To-do list POST-field observations:

• Analyze results
• Count number of seeds (if any) 
• Blog about day’s work
• More article reading 
• UROPS report (before reading week sometime in April)

Things necessary during field observation:

1. Binoculars
2. Camera
3. Seeds’ container/Ziploc Bag (small ones)
4. GPS device (when seed-collecting)
5. Notebook
6. Field sheet
7. Mosquito repellent (and possibly, sun block)
8. Water and snacks
9. Umbrella/cap (in case it rains)
10. Research permit
11. Small stool (courtesy of Wei Ching) ♥
12. Pruners (during seed collection)/Self-made pruner
13. Small weighing machine