Phenology #5 Since the start, this visit has been the biggest change. There was no more snow on the ground and it was very muddy. It being my first spring in Vermont every ecological observation and change in weather is intriguing. Surrounding the American Beech was various plants starting to poke out of the ground …

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Phenology #4 Revisiting my site in late March was quite interesting. The American Beech I am following throughout the semester had little changes. The bud was still the same as earlier in the month. Still snow on the ground, but the biggest difference between my last visit was the temperature being warmer.

Phenology #3 I identified a tree as an American Beech. This tree had an American Beech’s distinctive pointed buds and a few dead leaves that were attached. In March this tree had no evidence of flowering.