Over time, my site has changed phenologically. It began lush in the early fall and is now beginning to return to this state after being void of visible life for a few months. I didn’t notice any human or storm-caused changes. I have become familiar with my spot by noticing the large fallen pine tree …
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Phenology Post #5
When re-visiting my sight there is now no snow on the ground at all, and lots of mud which makes me happy and hopeful for warmer weather. There are various plants poking out of the ground, many trees have noticeably bigger buds, and the birds seem to be chirping louder than before. The buds on …
Phenology Post #4
I had a very pleasant experience revisiting my site. Although there was still snow on the ground, it was a much warmer temperature than it was during my last visit. There were no changes that I observed in the bud, but a few fewer dead leaves remained on the tree.
Phenology Post #3
There was no evidence of flowering on this tree. I identified it as an American beech by the distinctive pointed buds and the dead leaves that are still attached.
Phenology post #2
Last Thursday my friend and I took a long walk to Rock Point. It was very warm out for February so the walk was a comfortable temperature. I encountered some tracks that I expected to see like domestic dog and squirrel. I found deer scar and signs of deer feeding on Sumac berries. It took …
Centennial Woods Site: 1st of the 2nd semester
The phenology of my centennial woods has changed drastically since my last visit. The most noticeable difference is the thorough snow cover and the thin cover of ice in the stream. There were a few spots with visible tracks but none of these were identifiable due to very recent snowfall. I also found 3 mysterious …
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Centennial Woods Site: Visit #3
The only one deciduous tree that has retained its leaves is a single red oak. The only vegetation that is still green are ferns and grasses. I added pictures below. When clearing snow off a log, I also noticed persisting green moss. The leaf litter is difficult to asses, as there is snow covering most …
Phenology Site in Lewiston, Maine
The phenology spot I chose over Thanksgiving break is in Thorncrag bird sanctuary in Lewiston Maine. My family just recently moved to Lewiston, so this phenology assignment provided a good excuse to explore the surrounding natural area. Lewiston is a very urbanized city, but only a 15-minute walk from my house is Thorncrag, a beautifully …
Centennial Woods Site: Visit #2
While sitting quietly on a fallen tree in the center of my plot, I observed my surroundings. One thing that is important to note on this November day is that it was so warm and sunny that I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt. This is unusual for a Vermont November, but not unusual compared …
Centennial Woods Phenology Site
The phenology site I chose is in Centennial Woods, beside Centennial brook. The easiest way to describe how to get there is to go to the last station of the centennial woods self guided lab, where there is a clearing and a three way path intersection. Take the path to the left, instead of taking …