Phantastic Phenology

Hey Guys! I live near Buffalo, New York, and over Thanksgiving I found a home Phenology spot. I created a new page that contains more information on the spot, and how it compares to my Burlington spot. This post is basically just pictures from the spot that I wanted to share, along with a link to a Google Maps image of the location of my spot.

Link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zAIXDI3CN5g4.kFv-qoorvxkw

Big-Tooth Aspen Leaf, Red Pine Pinecone, and Big-Tooth Aspen Tree:

Green Ash Bud and Bark:

Black Cherry Leaf and Bud:

American Beech:

Today, I was yet again astounded by the changes that were present at my phenology spot. With the exception of the Northern Red Oak, all of the  trees had completely lost their leaves. The Cattails and Goldenrod were going to seed, rustling in the dry breeze. The only wildlife present were crickets, chickadees and the waterfowl on the lake. As I made my way around my spot,  it was clear that fall  was coming to a close. The usual signs of wildlife were diminished – no frogs croaking in the pond, fewer birds, no bees buzzing around. My spot was rushing to prepare for winter, yet on the surface, it seemed as if nothing moved. All was quiet, save a final chickadee call.

A Haiku:

Through the fallen leaves

A chickadee’s call resounds

Fall comes to a close.

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