September 27-28, 2026

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            When I entered my 30 by 30, I noticed that there were a lot more people than usual. Probably because it was a Sunday afternoon. There were also a LOT of squirrels on the ground and in the trees. Clunks and cracks of branches always followed their footsteps, ending with something plopping on the ground. My guess is that they are collecting food. I was also able to get a picture of 2 squirrels!




    Time: 4:35 pm
    Climate: cool, small breezes - definitely giving autumn vibes 
    Animals: 2 squirrels - also heard insects
    Length of Day: 11 hours and 55 minutes
    Temp: 70℉ - Definitely feels colder than that!
    Data & Impressions:
        - Feels Cold
        - Lots of People
        - Saw a tree with red leaves (signs of fall)
        - Saw lots of white like spots on leaves - ??? (see pics below)
        - Lots of clunking - squirrels finding food?
        - Lots of sticks cracking


                                          





                                                                 My sketch of a leaf I found
                                                                         on the ground


Panorama Photo!


1st Squirrel Picture


2nd Squirrel Picture


In the very center between
the branches is the red-leaf tree


(P.S. Data table is updated from the post 'observations, data, and little notes").



Comments

  1. hc biologySeptember 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM

    Looks good. Love when you integrate your pics with your observations!

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