When visiting Salmon Hole this week, I noticed that not much has changed from my last visit. Majority of the trees are bare (with the only remaining leaves being dead), with the exception of a couple coniferous trees that grow from the shallow soil above the rocks or deep along the trails. There is also …
Monthly Archives: December 2022
Post #3: My Phenology Site in Darnestown, MD
Over break, I chose a heavily wooded area behind my house as my phenology spot. I frequently hike in this area on trails made by my neighbors, but besides the trials, the rest of the area is mostly untouched and respected by people. I encountered many deer and a couple foxes on my hike in …
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Post #2: 15 Minutes in Salmon Hole
Today I sat down and spent 15 minutes at Salmon Hole observing the area. It was somewhat peaceful, but the area tends to always have people hiking, fishing, or just observing which causes some commotion, especially with being along the side of Riverside Avenue. After awhile, the sound of the water eventually drowned out any …