Phenology of Burlington- March 7th 2021
As the weather gets warmer and the sun seems to shine more, the phenology of Vermont starts shifting with the upcoming spring months. Walking around the city of Burlington, you can sense that everyone is feeling the shift in the seasons. There are people skating, walking, running, and biking, enjoying their time outside. As I was walking down the bike path I could hear live music playing, and people gathering to watch the show. The ice on Lake Champlain reaches a certain point and then is met by moving water. Most of the snow on the ground has melted, and the trees are still without leaves. Although the temperatures are still in the 20s-30s, the weather is gradually getting warmer and spring is coming.
While walking I saw an American Crow in a tree and heard its iconic caw. I couldn’t find many animal tracks besides dogs, as the area I was walking in is a heavily trafficked area. As for trees, I was able to identify what I believe to be a Basswood and a Red Maple.