It has been more than a month since I have visited my phenology spot and the difference is quite interesting to see. The first thing I noticed was the bog that is on the site had changed significantly in water level. The ice had formed quite unevenly with sudden depressions. Snow completely blanketed the ground and frozen water and of course, all the trees were completely missing their leaves. However, the hemlock that surround the plot of land were completely green and beautiful and housed several Black-capped Chickadees that were searching for food in the harsh cold. The phragmites was tan and waiting for the warm air to return and the Staghorn Sumac still had their red cones present.
As for the wildlife that was seen I was able to see Black-capped Chickadees, White-breasted Nuthatches, American Crows, American Robins, and one singular Great-Black-backed Gull that passed over head.
