First INaturalist Observation Session!

Today I went on a walk to a local ravine with my mom and our two dogs, Luna and Storm. They were about the only animals we saw on this nippy evening walk. I am not sure if it was the time of year, moisture, or location, but we had a VERY difficult time finding fungi or lichen. The sun filtered down through the trees above us, and this location, where we have been many times before, beckoned like a gateway into another world...this was very refreshing mentally and physically (with the smell of the vegetation and fresh air). Unfortunately, we did not see any signs of insects other than a potential spit bug in its leaf house. I really wish we had seen some dead or alive deer or winter mushrooms as we have before. I attached a cool picture of a coral-like growth on a branch I found while I was on a hike in Boston to make up a little bit for the lack of fungi...! Overall, this walk thru the N. Lighthouse Ravine Trail did not live up to my expectation. Perhaps another location or longer duration will help out with the next assignment.

Publicado el junio 10, 2023 02:55 MAÑANA por sethkempe