Introduction
Plot Of Pool Depth Vs. Time For The Main Vernal Pool
Chronological Observations
Detailed Bloom Observations
Pictures of the Pool vs. Time
Introduction
This page contains a chronological record of my observations of conditions in the entire Reserve, especially the bloom status of the flowering plants, and of the Main Vernal Pools on the Mesa de Colorado in 2000-2001. A complete list of all plants observed to be in flower, along with location, is given in Detailed Bloom Observations.
Each entry begins with the calendar date, and the day number, numbered from the first day that the Pool contained water this year, 14 February 2001 (Day 1). This is followed by the trails I hiked that day and a summary of the weather conditions that day.
See the more complete Introduction to this page.
Plot Of Pool Depth Vs. Time For The Main Vernal Pool
The plot below shows the pool depth (green) versus time at the boardwalk, which is at the edge of the pool. Hence the depth at the center of the pool is slightly greater than reported here when the pool contains water. The plot also shows the total rainfall (blue) at my house in Fallbrook, 11 miles south.
The pool formed on Valentine's Day, 2/14/01.
(Click on graph for bigger and better image.)
Chronological Observations
Observations 2000 November 4 - 2001 February 23
Observations 2001 February 26 - 2001 March 16
Observations 2001 March 18 - 2001 April 14
Observations 2001 April 17 - 2001 May 10
Observations 2001 May 14 - 2001 June 29