There has been a significant change in foliage now compared to the beginning of my project, mostly because the snow has covered all of the small plants and shrubs, leaving only the larger ones to poke through. I have noticed that the water in the river flowed faster, and the water level was lower than it was at the beginning of the project. There is no more living vegitation, and the leaves are buried under the 3+ inches of snow. There were no wildlife tracks, but there were a few human and dog prints near my spot.
What I most enjoyed about my phenology spot was how I could just be in nature and relax. When going to the spot, there wasn’t usually people around, and it was very calming to just sit, listen to the river flowing, and take in my surroundings. Even though this was for an assignment, it felt like taking a break from school for even just a moment. I had a lot of fun throughout this project, and it feels good knowing that I was able to contribute to the phenological data of the area.
