Winter Descends
It is January 23rd and about 20ยบ F in my spot in Centennial Woods. In December, when I was here last, there was only a light dusting of snow, the Brook still ran, and much of the plant life around the Brook was still green. Now, about 3 inches of snow coats the forest floor, yet most of the upper canopy remains unburdened by the snow. The forest is silent except for the occasional birdcall. Centennial Brook has almost completely frozen over, leaving a pattern of intricate ice layering. The only signs of life are the berries and the occasional wildlife track in the snow.
Animal Tracks
Though most of the tracks I observed were human or dog, I was able to find a few rounded, almost hoof-like tracks perhaps belonging to deer. I also found several tracks including long swishes in the snow like a tail. These tracks were perfectly even and direct, as though the wildlife was trying to save energy.
