A winter conifer forest question for @ColorfulSciGirl, @tomkimmerer and other tree wizards. What causes this remarkable carpet of sprigs? (Seems more than squirrels?!) @FB_Conservancy Taft Point Preserve near Winter Harbor. frenchmanbay.org/preserve/taft

Carpet of conifer sprigs and cones on the snow in Hancock County on #Schoodic Peninsula. What's behind this fascinating phenomenon?

Follow

@revkin Was there a recent ice layer coating in that forest? Around here ice sometimes breaks small branch tips like that.

Sign in to participate in the conversation
Qoto Mastodon

QOTO: Question Others to Teach Ourselves
An inclusive, Academic Freedom, instance
All cultures welcome.
Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.