Phenology Assignment #2

Patrick Allex

Creating this map helped my feel more in touch with my place, for as I was creating the map I draw what I deemed important or significant- which makes this map and place unique to me.
Minnows

Phenology Assignment #2

It’s the first day of November, and the signs of a cold winter are already on our doorstep as we move closer to a frozen wonderland. Since the last time I visited my Phenology spot, the area has gotten far cooler, and a majority of the leaves from deciduous trees are now covering the forest floor. There are far fewer animals than the last time I visited as well, the largest organism in the phylum chordata that I saw were minnows swimming in a nearby stream. This is most likely due to cold conditions worsening, and explains why I saw a rather small amount of animals. The soil could have also changed since I last took notes at my spot, as pine needles covering the ground make its pH slightly acidic.

  • Northern Red Oak
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