Field Study #4

 November 1, 2026

Time: 4:52 pm

Weather: Sort of clear, lukewarm weather

Temperature: 62 Fahrenheit

Length of day: 10 hours 18 minutes


Fixed spot photo


We can finally see the fall! Most of the trees have completely lost their leaves, and you can see the fall colors being more prominent, though there is still some green in the lower right corner. 
The bridge is also covered with more leaf litter than last time and the trees on the foreground, you can see behind them more clearly compared to last time.


I took a picture of this spot last time because I liked the way it looked, there is change visible now, you can see the trees and the leaves they've lost as well as the colors changing, except for some bushes and other organisms that haven't lost their foliage. Mac River seems to be clearer than last time as I can't see much stuff in the water anymore.

I always take a picture of this hole thingy, and there isn't many more sticks hanging off of it, but me personally I think it looks the same. Here is another angle:


And here is a picture of yours truly
It's been amazing seeing the change in my area, truly awe-inspiring.












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  1. hc biologyNovember 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM

    Any chance you've been seeing a bit of fall turnover? Bonus if you discuss in next visit post. Be sure to link sources to support yourself. Any changes in insects? Any tracks? Fungi? Keep watching for patterns in leaf fall and for any other vegetation changes.

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