Nature Walk 1: Oct 1, Chestnut Hill Reservoir

For my first nature walk, I walked along the Chesnut Hill Reservoir on the afternoon of 10/1/2020. The weather was 75 degrees and sunny, an ideal environment for scouting the local wildlife of the greater Boston area. The Res is known for having lots of local waterfowl, and sure enough, my first observation led me to the sighting of a Mute Swan or Cygnus Olor. There were several on the res today, and the presence of the geese and swan led me to wonder when they would be migrating for the winter. I then did some research on the migration patterns of the geese and swans I observed and was surprised to learn that mute swans do not migrate in the colder months when geese migrate South. When looking out for examples of fungi, I mostly looked at the bark of trees and the surfaces of rocks. There I found many examples of moss and lichen, which I noticed that exist on various surfaces. This suggested to me that lichen must be able to withstand a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. My observations of squirrels and chipmunks noted their behaviors: primarily eating and creating habitats. For example, I noticed squirrels and chipmunks feeding on nuts, which to me was an indication of their preparation for the winter.

Publicado el octubre 1, 2020 07:22 TARDE por thompsuk