Today I sat in the center of my phenology spot, and experienced the nature surrounding me in silence. It was very peaceful. I noticed the sound of the sugar maple leaves rustling in the wind, and watched as they fell to the ground covering the dirt in a colorful blanket. I could also hear the calming sound of the brook along with the crows and chickadees above me. Since I was last here, more of the leaves have changed colors, and some trees are even almost close to being bare. A lot of the small shrubs are losing their leaves as well.
This is a birds-eye view map of the center of my phenology spot, where I sat today.