Introduction To My Location

The Location I chose is the bridge crossing over Centennial Brook in Centennial Woods. It is opposite to the main entrance and has been clear-cut for powerlines passing through. I didn’t just chose this site because of it’s convenient location, although I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t a factor in my decision, I chose this site because this honestly is one of my favorite natural spots in Burlington.

I am a passionate birder and I have lived in Burlington my whole life which means I have gotten to know the natural areas around the city fairly well. I can say that this is one of my favorite spots to bird and observe nature in general because it’s a clearing surrounded by forest which means, at least during migration, you will get a lot of songbirds that would normally stay high up in the canopy coming down to eye level to cross to the other side, giving you great looks.

In terms of flora, the clearing is dominated by small woody plants like sumac and buckthorn, with goldenrod and tall grasses filling in any openings. It is surrounded by northern hardwood forest with the dominant trees being eastern white pine, eastern hemlock, sugar and red maple and paper birch. Below is the location on maps.

Google Maps. (2020). [Centennial Woods. Burlington, VT] [Satellite]. Retrieved October 10, 2020, from www.google.com/maps

Photo Citation:

Ethan Hobbs. (Photographer). (2020). Retrieved Oct 10, 2020 from my camera