I chose to make my sit spot for this assignment on a fallen log in the middle of the trail so I didn’t have to sit on the ground. However, the log was still a bit damp and cold so I sat on my coat as I allowed myself to feel the temperature of the woods because it could be close to the last time I can go without a coat as winter weather approaches. It was nice to sit alone out in nature for awhile and listen to some music while doing so. I observed a bit more of my phenology site like the small stream that runs somewhat parallel to the trail. Some changes I noticed from last time were that there were a lot more leaves covering the ground and trail, the temperature has also significantly dropped with the first snow happening just yesterday. Another change is that only the American Beech and Sugar Maple trees still have leaves hanging on to their branches. Lastly, I noticed that the Mapleleaf Viburnum which was a bright green last time, has changed to a pretty sunset orange color.
