Isabel Sykora
I chose the wooded area and pond behind my house for my at-home phenology site in Elgin, Illinois. The first thing I noticed was I saw and heard a lot more birds in this area as compared to my spot in Centennial Woods. I saw some robins and a male cardinal.
Similarly to my Centennial phenology site, the trees are mostly stags, however there are still a few green leaves. The floor is also covered in leaf litter in both sites.
I think that this place is special because it is a nice contrast to the suburban neighborhood and town that I live in, and offers some natural beauty and habitats for birds, coyotes and deer. It’s also special to me because I’ve spent most of my life living here and getting to enjoy it.