How my spot has changed since November 7th:
- There are some marks in the tree bark, definitely from woodpeckers
- There are a lot less bird sounds, likely because many bird species have migrated south
- The animal activity seems pretty dormant, I didn’t really notice anything in particular. I could hear some birds but I think most other animals aren’t very active because this area can be highly trafficked by humans, who likely scare away the animals
- There is definitely a considerable amount of deer scat in this area, which I was able to identify using Naturally Curious
- There are no noticeable animal tracks, I wish there were snow on the ground and then maybe I could see some cool animal tracks :((
- The trees are essentially barren at this point, except, of course, for the evergreens, such as the Eastern White Pine. The only thing you can see beside the thin, dead-looking branches are the intricate-looking birds nests
- There isn’t really any persistent vegetation or fruit
- I didn’t realize how much more leaf litter would be on the ground because the trees already looked pretty barren before my November 7th blog post. Now, the trees are completely barren and it’s very obvious. The leaf litter on the ground is definitely starting to decompose
What I enjoy most about my spot:
I like that this area feels very cozy but also vast. It’s situated just before the tip of Rock Point, where Lake Champlain meets the land, so it feels a bit sheltered, but you can also tell that you’re right on the edge of something bigger. I don’t love having to plan ahead because Rock Point is pretty far from Redstone, but it’s worth it because this place is so beautiful. I also appreciate that it forces me to get outside and break up my college routine a little.
