I had a friend visit me during this BioBlitz so it was a great chance to go explore all the different natural areas around Burlington. We went to Rock Point, Centennial Woods, and Red Rocks. It was fun to just explore these areas and see the differences in these natural communities even though they are …
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Phenology #6
This is my quick sit-sketch of the area. I remember when I first came to this spot, it was hard to wiggle myself into the forest from the trail because of how dense it was. Even though it was so close to the trail it felt secluded. As winter rolled around and all the leafs …
Phenology 5
When looking closely at the branches against the blue sky, it seems like budding is just beginning on this tree.
Phenology #4
It seems like budding was happening on some twigs and on others it seems like there was no budding or they very close to budding.
Phenology #3
This was obviously a birch tree but what distinguishes it from a yellow birch, gray birch, and river birch is that slightly papery texture where it looks like it is peeling off at some spots on the bark. River birches have a super papery and peeling looks with a light brown color instead of white …
Spring Break Phenology
Over spring break I stayed with a friend in southern Vermont where I got to experience the true culture of sugaring in Vermont. Luckily, I was there for the first boil of the season and got to hike around the woods where all the trees were tapped. Those woods were the new phenology spot I …
iNaturalist
I went to red rocks to explore an area I haven’t been before. It was actually pretty fun walking through the woods with friends. We saw a lot of grey squirrels and a lot of dog tracks. Because of the way the leaves and ground is upturned, these are animal tracks from most likely a …
Phenology Spot (New #1)
I’ve chosen a new spot for my phenology blog this semester. It is located in centennial woods and can be located by entering through the first path found on Catamount Dr and walking along the path until it branches out. At the fork in the path walk down to the brook, cross it, and walk …
Phenology Spot Final Post
Visiting my phenology spot for the last time, it seemed even more bare and desolate as ever. All non-coniferous trees had absolutely no leaves left hanging from them. At the last checkup it seemed bare but there were still leaves waiting to fall. Now there was nothing. The eastern white pines and northern white cedars …
Thanksgiving Break Phenology Spot
This area is called Satwiwa. It’s right behind the Santa Monica Mountains and is a nature spot I’ve been around my whole life. I’ve hiked, biked, and run through the trails throughout my life. I chose a spot on top of one of the little hills that outlooks most of the area. As you can …