Today I returned to my phenology spot at Rock Point, this time bringing a friend to enjoy its beauty with me. We ran down on the waterfront bike path and took a break to sit and soak up the sun at my spot. We sat in silence, just listening to the waves hitting the rocks and the wind rustling in the trees. It was a perfect sunny day, but windier than the last time I was there. The waves were slightly larger and I could look out and see sailboats on Lake Champlain. It was a surprisingly warm day for the very end of October, yet I could see the signs of the seasons changing as I look around. Most of the hardwood trees were now bare, and their colorful leaves were scattered the ground. The trees that still hung onto their leaves were bright oranges and reds. The coniferous cedar and hemlock trees remained their steady dark green color. The shrub-like plants and grasses in the understory were still alive and green. Next time I return maybe there will be snow 🙂
