October 17, 2022 Hammond Pond Reservation

I walked to the Hammond Pond Reserve in about 62 degrees F with scattered drizzling. It had rained more prior to the walk so almost everything was slightly damp. On the walk over to the reservation, I noticed a beautiful vine climbing up a brick wall with gradual changes in color for the fall season. I also noticed many evergreen trees (Gymnosperms), potentially pine trees, growing around the reservation, however, I did not notice any pine cones. I noticed some Polypodiopsida, specifically ferns, some having grown a yellow color. I am not entirely sure if this indicates death or simply changing in colors for fall. I also noticed some flowers (Angiosperms) that were closed up and looked like buds. I am not sure why they are closed but perhaps it has something to do with the colder weather. There was also a smaller flowering plant. There was also a lot of moss (Bryophyta) spread across many rocks, trees and the ground. It's interesting to think about how land plants like these have been around for approximately 475 million years ago, in the Phanerozoic Eon. I wonder if these specific plants have been present in the fossil record or if they are slightly different. Overall, this was an amazing walk with beautiful trees, colorful leaves, ponds, and fog.

Publicado el octubre 18, 2022 04:31 MAÑANA por lisabyskov