Several weeks ago, I was lucky to spot a red fox trotting along the opposite riverbank at The Salmon Hole. Today, I believe I found fox tracks. These foxes stick around in the winter, and sleep in the open during the day. Hunting at night, foxes primarily target small mammals such as rabbits, squirrels, and … Continue reading
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January; Endurance
My sense of place in Rochester, New York.
I have been visiting my grandmother in Rochester, New York a few times every year for my entire life. As I have moved all around the country, this has become a real home-base for me. When I was little, my perspective of these visits was limited to a few select locations: mainly, the house, the … Continue reading
Phenology and Place 11/11
My sense of place at The Salmon Hole has changed with the seasons. Since I lived in this area as a child, I have been recalling many memories from that time. Initially, the Salmon Hole reminded me of a river passing through the town I grew up in, in the Catskill mountains, because I would … Continue reading
Mapping and Charismatic Species (11/1/19)
My site has changed a lot since I last visited. The trees have far fewer leaves, and the leaves that covered the ground in a yellow and red collage only last week have now turned brown. Most noticeably, much of the site is now flooded by a raging river which is at such a high … Continue reading
Introduction to The Salmon Hole
The Salmon Hole is a beautiful spot on the Winooski River, along US2 near McAuley campus. On one side, a large cliff face rises out of a pool of water which is more often than not occupied by at least one person fishing. On top of this cliff and along the bank spans a thin … Continue reading
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