March Eleventh

It was an incredibly long, cold winter. Now spring has finally begun to sprout and blossom. The first tiny spears of garlicky wild ramsons are up, and liverwort is popping up on the sides of the trails.

-the phenologist

October Twenty Sixth

We now have not only yellow leaves, but red, copper, and brown. They have begun to fall and thickly carpet the ground. Days are usually misty, coating everything in glistening drops. I can feel winter's approach.

-the phenologist

October Fourteenth

Autumn is definitely underway now; lots of golden leaves and mushroom clusters. The salamanders are out in great numbers, and you have to be careful not to step on any on the forest path. 

-the phenologist

August Fifth

The forest if full of wild cyclamen, one of the first signs of autumn's approach. 

-the phenologist

December Twenty Eighth

Such a curious winter so far, with no snow.

The red and orange balls on the leaf I found are called 'leaf galls' and can be caused by insects, fungi, or other factors.

Also spotted a maple tree exploding with sap.

Now a new year begins...a year which will be full of natural beauty and wonder. I hope you will join me for the journey through the seasons.

-the phenologist

December Twenty Sixth

-the phenologist

November Twenty Eighth

Discovered a tree trunk that a woodpecker has made it's home as you can see in the last picture.
A very warm day considering the time of year, about 10°C.
-the phenologist

November Twelfth

Captured my first frost photos of the year this morning. The leaves looked like sugar frosted gingerbread. All the leaves are down now.
-the phenologist