Today (3/7/2021) I went on a long walk through Burlington and across campus for the latest phenology post. On the walk I saw many people enjoying the balmy, high 20 degree weather coming off the lake. The sky was clear with a bright sun and the wind was calm. On the walk I took the perspective of a phenologist and examined the wildlife in the city. The snow piles I found all had stalagmite-like formations that reached for the sky. Maybe they were created by a certain melting process? I think it could be the changing temperature or the copious amount of road salt the city puts down or a combination of the two. Anyways, it made fascinating structures. In the beginning of my walk, I came across a singular bird with a simple, two noted call. The bird stayed still long enough for me to take a picture (though the camera quality is poor). It had a yellow underbelly and was quite small. I also took pictures of two trees. The first I could not identify (it even stumped inaturalist). The second tree is one of my favorite trees… a Black Locust. I love the bark formations of this enormous tree. I had a very good time enjoying the fresh breeze and the natural areas the city has to offer.