Arms Forest has been undergoing changes which are in line with vegetation everywhere this time of year. The trees are losing their leaves, and the smaller herbaceous vegetation is slowly dying. The forest floor is covered with much more dead organic matter such as leaves, needles, and twigs. The leaves which are left in the trees are either vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange, or obviously dead and just waiting for a strong breeze to blow them off.
It is clear that forest animals make their homes here. Throughout the entire forest you will find yourself constantly surrounded by scurrying squirrels. I observed several of what looked like birds nests made out of twigs, leaves, and other debris. Additionally, there were holes in dead trees, as well as in the ground in some places which is evidence of animals using these places to live. I also found scat which I am having difficulty identifying.
Works Cited
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Bird’s eye map [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Main entrance trail [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Large Eastern hemlock [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Boardwalk [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Holes used by borrowing animals [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Holes used by borrowing animals [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Unidentified scat [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Unidentified scat [Photograph].
Micah Bernat (Photographer). (2020). Unidentified scat [Photograph].