November 4, 2018 by aesherma | 0 comments
November 4, 2018
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The past two weeks have brought many cloudy days and a few days of heavy rain. Yesterday particularly, it rained from morning until night almost nonstop! As I got close to Salmon Hole today, I could hear the roar of … Continue reading
October 21, 2018
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October 21, 2018 by aesherma
A cottonwood, a beaver favorite, that has been chewed on.
A view of Salmon Hole from the end of the trail.
Some very dry burs.
A lone seagull flying overhead.
Trees that have stunted their growth sideways. EDIT: After observing seasonal flooding at Salmon Hole, I now know these trees become submerged and the flow of the water forces them to grow this way.
Panorama of the small bay with the dam in the distance.
A pool of water which I initially thought was something like a vernal pool. These pools actually form when flooding recedes and some water stays in lower areas on the rock.
The changing leaves on the trees in late fall.
Maples.
A fisherman leaving with his dog after fishing for some time.
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October 21, 2018
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Today’s visit involved a long walk around the entire site, looking for changes and signs of wildlife. I didn’t see much wildlife, though with today’s temperatures in the high 30s, cloudy skies, and some light snow, I can’t blame the … Continue reading
October 8, 2018
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Hello! Welcome to my phenology blog, where I will be studying Salmon Hole for the next few months. Salmon Hole is an outcrop of rock along the Winooski River, right on the border between Winooski and Burlington. Coming from the … Continue reading
October 8, 2018
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Here is a map of Salmon Hole and the surrounding area. .