I was on Thanksgiving break this week and decided to explore a phenology spot near my house. I took my horse (Brody – a very good boy) with me, and we went back to one of my favorite places. It is a large field, with an old traditional-style stone barn at the bottom and a great view of the valley at the top. I let Brody have a nice run to the stop and we paused there for a minute to appreciate the view.
The phenology of this area is different from that of Vermont. For one, this spot is much more urban, instead of forests and wild growth there is a lot of clear-cutting for farmland. When I looked down from the top there were few trees, with the odd eastern Hemlock planted by the roadside. Instead, there were sprawling hay and corn fields, dead for the winter.
Overall it was a great time to spend in nature. The sun was out and there was a light breeze. It was crips and very quiet despite being so close to the street and the village of Nantmeal.
