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Entry #2: Squirrel prep
Entry #2: Squirrel prep
Welcome back to my Site Journal: Nature Thoughts by Aaron. This weekend was rush for fraternities. This means that it was a constant battle from one place to another without really having time to slow down. This day in particular marked the last day of events which meant it was especially tiring. Because of all this, I was more than happy to double scooter ride with Lia down to Observatory Park for a little while to reconnect with nature after a very busy week.
Welcome back to my Site Journal: Nature Thoughts by Aaron. This weekend was rush for fraternities. This means that it was a constant battle from one place to another without really having time to slow down. This day in particular marked the last day of events which meant it was especially tiring. Because of all this, I was more than happy to double scooter ride with Lia down to Observatory Park for a little while to reconnect with nature after a very busy week.
When I arrived at the park, I immediately noticed how much quieter it was compared to last week. Not only were there not kids playing in the field or banging random objects into the observatory, but there were also not adults or couples going for a walk around the park. While I still am very confused about it, I am assuming that the colder weather is starting to steer more and more people away as the temperature drops. A further observation I made was that some of the leaves are starting to turn different colors. While it's a little hard to see in the picture below, you can make out yellow spots scattered around various trees in the perimeter of the park.
When I arrived at the park, I immediately noticed how much quieter it was compared to last week. Not only were there not kids playing in the field or banging random objects into the observatory, but there were also not adults or couples going for a walk around the park. While I still am very confused about it, I am assuming that the colder weather is starting to steer more and more people away as the temperature drops. A further observation I made was that some of the leaves are starting to turn different colors. While it's a little hard to see in the picture below, you can make out yellow spots scattered around various trees in the perimeter of the park.
While walking along the perimeter of the park, one tree that was already turning yellow caught my attention. The bright sun was shining through its yellow-green leaves turning them into a vibrant gold color which made my eyes flock towards it. Around half of its leaves were still green while the other half seemed to shift to a more yellow-green color. After using an app called Seek, I found out this is called a Honey Locust Tree. You can tell that there is another Honey Locust Tree behind it in the photo and there are multiple more scattered throughout the park.
While walking along the perimeter of the park, one tree that was already turning yellow caught my attention. The bright sun was shining through its yellow-green leaves turning them into a vibrant gold color which made my eyes flock towards it. Around half of its leaves were still green while the other half seemed to shift to a more yellow-green color. After using an app called Seek, I found out this is called a Honey Locust Tree. You can tell that there is another Honey Locust Tree behind it in the photo and there are multiple more scattered throughout the park.
After spending some time at the Honey Locust Tree, there were a few other trees that caught my attention for reasons besides their foliage. Two trees in particular, an English Oak and a Gambel Oak, had squirrels running around gathering nuts while hopping from branch to branch. I would assume that they are trying to get ready for hibernation as the temperature continues to drop lower and lower and winter draws nearer. I was even lucky enough to witness a squirrel fall off of a low tree branch and land on the ground (Don't worry, the squirrel was fine).
After spending some time at the Honey Locust Tree, there were a few other trees that caught my attention for reasons besides their foliage. Two trees in particular, an English Oak and a Gambel Oak, had squirrels running around gathering nuts while hopping from branch to branch. I would assume that they are trying to get ready for hibernation as the temperature continues to drop lower and lower and winter draws nearer. I was even lucky enough to witness a squirrel fall off of a low tree branch and land on the ground (Don't worry, the squirrel was fine).
Lastly, as I was walking back to the street where I parked the scooter, I noticed how the grass was freshly cut and getting stuck to my shoes and socks. the smell of fresh cut grass also filled the air which was very pleasant. Overall, this week's entry is more of a placeholder to refer back to as the temperature drops and the leaves start to fall. I truly am thankful for the time I get to have being out and about at Observatory Park.
Lastly, as I was walking back to the street where I parked the scooter, I noticed how the grass was freshly cut and getting stuck to my shoes and socks. the smell of fresh cut grass also filled the air which was very pleasant. Overall, this week's entry is more of a placeholder to refer back to as the temperature drops and the leaves start to fall. I truly am thankful for the time I get to have being out and about at Observatory Park.
"Give yourself permission to pause" -Unknown
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