First snow today! It’s really cold, open golf course nearby makes it more noticeable now that many leaves are gone
Leaves:
Most of the overstory has shed its leaves, as well as the few small maples, though low-growing trees and most of the Basswoods still have some: the big, old ones are even still green, while the patch of young basswoods is yellowing
Organic Matter:
The fallen black walnuts I noted before are mostly blackened and in various stages of decomposition, and the layer of fallen leaves is much thicker (though the chipmunk hole is still exposed and looks to be in use!)
Marsh:
More of the marsh is visible, though I’m not sure if it has gotten bigger or it is just more exposed as the grasses die- the oily substance is still here, so I think it may be an enduring issue stemming from the nearby Bio-Research Complex
Sitting quietly and listening:
Animals- sounds of squirrels and chipmunks chittering, distant chirping of small birds, and a crow somewhere nearby (couldn’t find any signs of nests)
Rustling leaves- the cleared area of the golf course right next to this spot makes it gustier, maybe too cold and windy for many birds (I hear more further down the path) and might cause leaves to fall sooner
Spear Street traffic is easier to hear as many of the leaves padding the noise have fallen
