Salmon Hole Phenology Site

Perhaps the most unique and distinct observation from my October visit was the presence of these red berries with bright yellow shells. These berries were all over my phenology spot, in vines along the ground and up into trees. I later identified this to be Oriental Bittersweet; a highly invasive, non-native woody vine. I did […]

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My sit spot was a fallen tree, which was sandwiched between the branches of an adjacent tree, to form somewhat of a bench diagonally off the ground. I decided to lay on my back on the trunk, and observe the sounds and sights of my surroundings. It was a standardly chilly October afternoon, around 50°F, […]

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Salmon Hole Phenology Site – Google Maps

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Salmon Hole is a popular fishing spot located on the Winooski River. The area is a host to many species of fish including landlocked Atlantic salmon, walleye, steelhead rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and rock bass among others. The shores of Salmon Hole, specifically at my site, offer a place to observe the water as well […]

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Salmon Hole Phenology Site is located just off Riverside Ave., in Burlington. To get there, you’ll want to start by navigating to the parking lot, which can be found by entering this location into your navigation system: 236 Riverside Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. You should see a large sign once you’ve arrived at the parking […]

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