When I visited my tree it was on Thursday where it reached above 80 degrees!! My BCOR 12 professor teacher told us it broke the record for the warmest day in April in Vermont. The previous day that set the record was in 1945. I would like to hope this is a one time thing but judging by the state of the climate this will probably be more common.
Anyways, when me and my friend walked back towards the red maple were both expecting to see blooms because they are one of the first tree species to start flowering. There was no flowering but there was a larger bud than last time!
From how the past days weather wise, me and my friend are hoping next phenology blog there will be some signs of flowering:)
Bonus Feature!
On our walk we found a dead tree filled with holes made by a species of woodpecker! It would be so cool if next time we saw the woodpecker as well!