A UVM blog Phenology Project

The Greater Burlington Area

Phenology #2

From the UVM Campus, I headed toward the lake. I wasn’t exactly sure where I would end up or what I would find but I was looking for a somewhat secluded, natural area. I figured I would head in the direction of the forested areas surrounding the Red Rocks and the lake surface. Right away on my walk, I started to notice the existence of animals. From the birds chirping, to animal tracks in the snow. I found plenty of squirrel tracks that often led to a tree. The squirrels were probably looking for food, whether it be bark, buds on trees, or nuts and seeds.

Squirrel tracks:

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