The first visit to my site in March revealed that the few phenological changes that occurred resulted primarily from the increase in precipitation as of late. The soil, or what can be seen of it under the snow cover, appears entirely saturated from the months of snow cover and the recent quantity of precipitation that has fallen on Burlington. Additionally, the brook which runs through the center of my site appears to have slightly more movement than the last time I visited, reflecting the brief warming period that occurred last week. Obviously, the vegetation in my site has changed drastically from the first visit. From bright green, to an array of golds and coppers, to a sea of brown; my site has experienced every shade imaginable except for the lime green that sprouts from buds in late spring. Given that Vermont winter’s tend to linger, I don’t expect to see a change from the sea of brown for a while. The forest floor, reflecting these changes has shifted from exposed soil with an abundance of small leafy growth, to a carpet made entirely of fallen leaves, to a blanket of snow.
Phenological Phases
March 7, 2019 by kalantz