January Phenology Blog

Wildlife Activity

The tracks that I found at Centennial Woods appear to be dog tracks because of the walking pattern as well as the X in the paw prints and the claw marks.

Winter Twig Identification

This twig is from a sugar maple tree. I can tell that it is from a sugar maple because of the bud that comes to a single point.

Phenological Changes

I have not been to my cite in over two months so when I returned I noticed many changes to the landscape. First, the snow melt has caused the river to flow faster and higher. Also, the river banks are starting to wash away because of the fast flow of the water. Another thing that was different is the animal activity in the area. Usually I see a few different birds and some squirrels or chipmunks. During my visit I only saw one bird.

Field Notes

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