Nature Walk on June 7th, 2023

I walked into the Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary in Houston. Texas, a few miles away from my house. I strolled for around 40 minutes and made a couple of loops around the rustic walking trails in this small yet diverse forest, with some little cricks and bridges. The sanctuary was filled with wildlife; we spotted a couple of yellow snakes. Although it may seem daunting, we are often used to seeing snakes in our neighborhoods in Texas. I also saw bunnies, blue geckos, small ponds with some frogs and turtles, as well as squirrels chasing after each other. Although I am not a deep bird-watching enthusiast, it was nice to see such diverse, colorful birds, including woodpeckers, hummingbirds, bluejays, and cardinals. There is so much variety of living forms in forests, providing healthy and complex ecosystems that we must protect.
I didn’t see many types of fungi, or maybe I didn’t notice everything on my way; however, I kept seeing moss and lichen around trees. This made me wonder why we would specifically find lichen around in trees. There may be a symbiotic relationship between lichen and trees, which could explain this observation. Trees must provide a suitable habitat for lichen to grow. On the other hand, lichen must offer certain protection from extreme conditions such as rain or wind.
Additionally, it was hot and humid, with the sun beating our heads. However, tall trees were abundant, so the trail was well-shaded. It was a nice place to relax the mind and connect with nature. My only regret was not putting on bug spray before because I was overwhelmed by all the giant mosquitoes and biting insects around the corner. But overall, I enjoyed this walk in the quiet and peaceful environment nature offers.

Publicado el 09 de junio de 2023 por mariabn mariabn

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