Hammond Pond Walk- Newton
Last Saturday, I walked for about 40 minutes along Hammond Pond and in the woods close by. It was a beautiful, sunny fall day with a temperature of 70 degrees. During my walk, I didn't see that many insects or animals other than one beetle that was on a rock. I did however see many different leaves and plants dispersed throughout the small woods, some alive and some dead. I did notice that the observably dead plants (appeared brown colored and distorted) were in locations that were hidden from the sun compared to living plants that were more exposed to the sun. Connecting this idea to class, I drew the conclusion that a plant's location in terms of exposure to sunlight can be a trait that proves greater fitness, promoting a longer life for plants exposed to mores sunlight. Some of the organisms I took pictures of (mostly the plants) had some phenotypic similarities, potentially alluding to a shared common ancestor between the two. Specifically, the Southern Lady Fern and the Oaks shared some similarities, but also differed in their leaf size. There were different trails we could walk along (without getting lost) and I saw many other people walking the throughout the woods as well! Overall, I really enjoyed my walk and exploring / taking pictures of different kinds of organisms! :)
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