This visit to Rock Point highlighted the unique landscape in a new way. It was about 35 degrees today with some snow left on the ground. The water was higher than usual today, and the center point of my spot was covered. This is probably because of the recent snow, which has melted and runoff into the lake. I was impressed by the icicles I found underneath the cedar roots.
Most of the trees have lost their leaves at this point. I was able to identify some sugar maples and American beeches by their buds. The Eastern white pines and Northern white cedars are still green. I found cones from these two trees throughout the area. I also spotted some mysterious milkweed, which I had not noticed before.
Since there was fresh snow, I was able to find some animal tracks. First, there was a set with four prints close together, which I can only assume is a rabbit. These went all over in different directions from the water to the bike path.
I also found what I think are red fox tracks. I did share the path with a few dogs which left tracks, but these seemed promising. They went in a straight line perpendicular to the path and had claw marks, making me think it was a fox. The tracks led to a spot where the snow had been dug up then continued.
