My second visit to my phenology site gave me some time to fully experience the area. Taking the time to feel the sounds, embrace the trees, and have a break from life to connect with nature was really rewarding. When it came to what I heard, there were large gusts of wind that rattled the trees and the birds in the air. I could also hear some human-produced noises from planes that flew overhead. I could feel the crisp autumn air and organic matter that covered the ground where I sat. I could see the trees standing tall, unbothered by the moving world around them. I could smell the fresh woods that surrounded me from all sides. Due to their being a mix of species, some trees were changing colors and others seemed to follow their evergreen tendencies.
