I decided to switch my phenology spot from Arthur Park to Centennial Woods for the semester. I made this decision because Centennial Woods is a lot more accessible and less of an inconvenience to get to. Also, I feel Centennial Woods has a lot more to offer in terms of wildlife and plant diversity.
Signs of Wildlife
These images show possible animal tracks I found in the snow at Centennial Woods. It was very difficult to make out tracks as it was snowing when I visited and the fresh snow was covering the tracks.
- This photo shows what could possibly be the track of a Muskrat or Opossum just from looking at the shape of it.
- This photo appears to show a track of hooves. These are possibly from a deer or moose.
- Based on the smaller size of these tracks, I infer that these were left by a squirrel.
Location of my spot
How to get there
From Central campus, I walked east along Carrigan Drive past the water tower. I then went straight across East Ave and continued walking along Carrigan Drive until I got to the sign for Centennial Woods. From there, I went straight along the trail. Once in the large opening past the creek, I went right to a spot overlooking the creek.
