There are a few main phenological changes which occurred at Arms Forest from November until now. These include now having snow on the ground, less birds and squirrels visible, and generally colder temperatures. These changes are all characteristic and expected for this time of the winter. Having all this snow on the ground makes tracking animals relatively easy because their tracks appear obviously in the snow. I observed many old and new grey squirrel tracks all over the forest, as well as what was either a fox or coyote. Other signs of animals included quiet bird chirping of the birds that are still around, such as the Black-capped Chickadee and American Crow.
