Nature Walk

Went for a walk today around the Reservoir at Boston College. I embarked at about 4:30 pm and walked for about 40 minutes. My friend Justin and I walked almost fully around the reservoir during the 40 minute time period. We took turns recording the observations we found as our own. I have been to the reservoir many times but never realized the biological diversity present there. For example, whenever I see a bird on the water I assume it is a duck, but the observation feature suggested that there were multiple species of birds on the reservoir. The multitude of tree species was also something I found to be surprising. Overall, the walk was a great opportunity to explore a familiar area with greater awareness.

Posted on September 18, 2019 01:46 AM by lambmo lambmo

Observations

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What

Dicots [Paraphyletic] (Class Magnoliopsida)

Observer

lambmo

Date

September 17, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

Description

green bush/ plant

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Knotweeds, Smartweeds, and Waterpeppers (Genus Persicaria)

Observer

lambmo

Date

September 17, 2019 04:36 PM EDT

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Wood, Mound, and Field Ants (Genus Formica)

Observer

lambmo

Date

September 17, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

Description

black ant

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Sumacs (Genus Rhus)

Observer

lambmo

Date

September 17, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

Description

green plant

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Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)

Observer

lambmo

Date

September 17, 2019 04:51 PM EDT

Description

Cormorant standing on rock

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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Observer

lambmo

Date

September 17, 2019 04:52 PM EDT

Description

2 geese

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What

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)

Observer

lambmo

Date

September 17, 2019 05:03 PM EDT

Description

small plant

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