After looking back on the first time, I went to the quarry and noticed many changes. The deciduous trees have lost their leaves, leaving more open space and a more transparent look right into the people’s backyards in front of the quarry. The coniferous trees still have their leaves on the eastern hemlock, which is the most prevalent in the area and looks the same. The vegetation in the back has lost some color, but the grass and the berries are still there, along with the other small coniferous trees and understory are still there.
There is less leaf clutter due to probably decomposing. The last time I went to the spot, the leaf was much more. Looking over the side of the cliff into the edges of the people’s backyards, there are fewer leaves. This could impart because of decomposition and human involvement in clearing the leaves from your yard to have a clean yard.
In my time in the quarry, I saw no animals. I often never do. If I do, I only hear a bird or rustling, never with my own eyes. But this time, I heard or saw no sign of any animals in the area.
I loved my phenology spot. It is stunning and calming to go to, the walk through the path to get there, the view, the pretty rocks. My site was unique, and I liked how hidden it was. It was good that I had an excuse to come and explore this place more than I would have if I did not use this spot. It is cool to have a place I found the first year that I can return to throughout my years here. I can always come here to think and enjoy the view. I like letting others know about this hidden gem in Burlington.
