{"id":128,"date":"2021-03-07T10:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T15:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/?p=128"},"modified":"2021-03-07T10:37:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-07T15:37:00","slug":"phenology-of-burlington-in-early-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/2021\/03\/07\/phenology-of-burlington-in-early-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Phenology of Burlington in Early March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The city of Burlington is now in the midst of winter, but there are multiple signs that spring is just around the corner. While walking around the city, I found many examples of the approaching season change.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:47% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-human-activity--768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-human-activity--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-human-activity--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-human-activity--1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-human-activity--1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-human-activity--scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>While walking down College Street, the landscaping next to this apartment complex was visible due to the melting snow pack. You can see a few trace marks of snow, but the ground is mostly bare. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-tree-berries-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-tree-berries-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-tree-berries-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-tree-berries-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-tree-berries-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-tree-berries-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>A little further down College Street, I found a deciduous tree with small red berries. I am not sure of the species, but I noticed that this species is prolific in the city. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-ice-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-ice-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-ice-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-ice-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-ice-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-ice-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Once I made my way down to the waterfront, I was infatuated by the ice at the shore. This ice has been shaped and reshaped by the repeated waves that roll towards this side of the lake. Although there is ice close to the shore, the main part of the lake is open. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lake Champlain Ice Movement\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k75uG34tiSk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>I was captivated by the oscillation of the ice. This video highlights the ice movement as well as revealing the brisk wind coming across the lake. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-basswood-tree--768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-basswood-tree--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-basswood-tree--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-basswood-tree--1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-basswood-tree--1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/akoval1\/files\/2021\/03\/pic-of-basswood-tree--scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>On my way back to campus, I noticed this majestic Basswood tree. This tree still has no leaves along with all the other deciduous trees that I observed; however, in a few short months, these trees will be smothered in leaves. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I was hoping to observe bird activity on my exploration; however, I only saw a few crows flying overhead as I walked up College Street. In weeks past, I have observed Robins along the waterfront. My assumption is that the lack of bird activity next to the waterfront was due to the cold and windy conditions. As the days get longer,  I cannot wait to observe the phenological changes that occur in Burlington as spring unfolds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">References <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koval, A. (Photographer). <em>Untitled <\/em>[Human activity in Burlington].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koval, A. (Photographer). <em>Untitled<\/em> [Berries on a prolific tree].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koval, A. (Photographer). <em>Untitled<\/em> [Ice by the Waterfront].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koval, A. (Photographer). <em>Untitled<\/em> [Basswood  Tree by Waterfront].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Koval, A. [Amelia Koval]. (2021, March 6). <em>Lake Champlain Ice Movement <\/em>[Video]. Youtube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k75uG34tiSk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Burlington is now in the midst of winter, but there are multiple signs that spring is just around the corner. While walking around the city, I found many examples of the approaching season change. 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