The most prominent vegetation changes don’t lie directly in my phenology spot; they are most noticeable in the surrounding area, especially the trees in the distance. In pictures taken during my first visit on 10/25/2023, the trees in the distance visibly had yellow leaves which had not yet fallen. Upon returning to the spot, many of the leaves on these trees had fallen, and the leaves that were still present were orange rather than yellow. Overall, the vegetation in the direct area was less green and less abundant. Sensorially, the most prominent sounds at the phenology spot are the reeds blowing in the wind. On occasion, a miscellaneous noise may be heard from the reeds- possibly a mouse scurrying through. Bird calls can be heard throughout the area, most identifiably crows, along with the faint chirping of various insects. The running stream is incredibly peaceful, however, the dominant presence of invasive species such as Phragmites troubles one’s mind while sitting at this spot.
