Exploration of Rock Point- April 18th
Spring at Rock Point!
Visiting the thrust fault this week was a rewarding experience. Walking along the rocks in the sun felt like a nice break from the stressful atmosphere on campus, and as I observed the changing phenology of the landscape I felt like I had formed a connection to Rock Point, the place I have been visiting for almost 7 months now. The tide seemed to be very high today, and there was water dripping from the Iberville Shale and the layer of moss that lay on top of it. As the weather continues to warm I was able to see more signs of animals. I spotted a few different species of birds, including the American Crow, a Cardinal, an American Robin, and some ducks in the water. Along with bird sightings, I was able to spot a few nests in trees surrounding the thrust fault. Lastly, I saw a few squirrels and chipmunks in the trees and along the forest floor.
As I walked along rock point and the Thrust Fault, many buds were present in the trees and herbaceous plants. Pictured above are some buds that I spotted, and (hopefully) identified correctly. The first photo I believe to be a Yellow Birch twig, the second I believe to be a Green Ash, and the third I photo I believe to be Buckthorn.
