A closer look at my plot:
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| sinks? |
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| What is this? I noticed it has changed colors in the past few weeks |
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| Finally, our little bridge is above water! |
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| Why is this branch red? What makes it red? |
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| There's lots of random junk laying around... |
EC: tannins: comes from the technical word 'tanning.' It is found in tree bark, wood, leaves, and roots. They are usually found in yellowish or light brown masses like powered, flakes or sponge.
The website below describes tannins in an area a lot like mine. It looks like the "pollution" i saw could easily be tannins. The tannins most likely came from the wetlands around the pond, and made its way into the water. The tannins could also be from the neighboring woods. Tannins create a yellowish or brownish color in the pond. Tannins are most easily described as decomposing organic materials.
http://pearl.maine.edu/windows/community/Water_Ed/Color/Co_whatisit.htm
Good work! EC for the tannins and again an option of you if you identify your plant and explain the "red" twig. I do have a few plant id books at school you could use.
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