Wow, it’s been a second since I’ve visited this magical spot. Now we are well on our way into spring, and the landscape is really starting to show that the seasons are changing. One of my first observations was a plethora of buds in the buckthorn bushes along the path. Additionally, I observed multiple woodpecker holes in the hardwood trees along the path.
As you can see, the woodpeckers have been very busy. The leaves on the buckthorn bushes are making their first appearances of the season.
I discovered more signs of spring when I finally arrived at my designated spot. I noticed much more small vegetation on the forest floor. I also noticed many deciduous trees that are beginning to bud. I was also struck by the physiology of the northern white cedar roots. Last time I was here, there roots were not visible. It was fascinating to observe the red hue that is present in many of the roots.
As you can see, the roots of these trees are tenacious. 
This vegetation shows that spring is here. 
In this photo, you can really see the dolostone that composes the bedrock of this area.
When I visited my spot, it was a very dreary day. This was apparent when I looked out over the lake. The Adirondack mountains were not visible. This really made Lake Champlain feel like a sea since the shoreline was not visible. To really highlight the changes that have occurred in the last two months, I am going to juxtapose the view from Lone Rock Point this week and February.
Another interesting observation that I made while visiting my spot was some foam on the side of a deciduous tree. I am not sure what caused this foam to form, but I was intrigued. I also found a small plant that resembles a cultivated columbine flower. I am not sure of the species, but it was very exciting to see yet another sign of spring.
Here is the foam that I observed. 
This plant looks very similar to a cultivated columbine flower.
In addition to the changes to the landscape, there were also changes that I observed related to human activity. On my way down the trail to the parking lot, I observed some gnomes that were placed at the base of trees.
This gnome appears to be sitting like Buddha. 
This gnome was placed with a small lamb. 
Here’s a photo of my sister, my roommate and I interacting with the landscape.
To highlight some of the species interactions that occur in this landscape, I have attached a species diagram that highlights six species.
References
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [woodpecker activity].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [buckthorn buds].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [more woodpecker activity].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [northern white cedar roots].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [small vegetation on the forest floor].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Dolostone rock visible in my spot].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [View from my spot in April].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [View from my spot in February].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Foam on deciduous tree].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [New vegetation].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Buddha gnome].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [gnome with sheep].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Human interaction with land].
Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Species interaction diagram].