I explored the Burlington area around south prospect street. I decided to go on a nature walk and see what things I could find around the neighborhoods. I documented different species along my walk towards my phonology spot, about eleven different species. After this I noticed part of Lake Champlain peeking through the trees of a nearby neighborhood and decided to explore. As I walked closer, a rabbit ran across my path and then I came upon a lush field of grass with a white bench sitting at an overlook with a beautiful view of the lake. I decided to sit and stay for a while, looking out at the lake. I saw a bumblebee buzzing around the clover, a squirrel foraging in a nearby tree, and a seagull soaring overhead.
I found it really interesting that many reports from other cities had very similar if not the same most common species, showing how many species we share across the world. I like using iNaturalist because it was fun to feel connected to other people doing the same thing as me, however I wish it was better at identifying species right away.