Cam's Phenology

I recently revisited the northern red oak that I had chosen during the winter, and the changes that had occurred were pretty significant. As I approached the tree, I noticed that the snow had mainly melted away, and the ground was soft and muddy. The tree, which looked very lifeless in the winter, was now much brighter and lively.

The first thing that caught my eye were the buds that were sprouting from the branches. I also started seeing more green coming from the leaves of the trees, the leaves were coming back to life.

I also noticed that the bark had taken on a more vibrant hue. The more grayish exterior had given way to a deeper, reddish-brown color.