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.
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. …
To explore Burlington more and get to know more about the natural parts of the city I decided to visit a new Phenology spot. The spot I decided to visit was Salmon Hole, an interesting, and beautiful natural area by the Winooski River. Covered in snow Salmon Hole was a great area to look for …
November 27, 2022 Black Beach – Falmouth, Massachusetts Comparison of Burlington and Falmouth: Falmouth, Massachusetts is at 41° N in latitude while Burlington sits at 44° N. These few changes in latitude change the ecology of these two locations. My phenology spot in Falmouth was right on the beach. I sat by the shoreline and …
November 7, 2022 I arrived at my phenology spot at around 1:30. It was windy, and the sun still felt warm but I could tell the sun retreating to a colder season. There are moments in the year when it seems as though I feel the season and this was one of those moments. I …
Located in Centennial Woods, Burlington Vermont View from my seated location in Centennial Woods: October 17th, 2022 About my phenology spot: For my phenology spot, I wanted to be in an area where I could find many different plants and mushrooms. I also wanted to pick a location with running water to observe the change …