Even though the leaves are gone, we can still have fun identifying trees using their bark and some other clues. Remember the acronym MAD for Maple, Ash, and Dogwood. They are the only genera of trees that have opposite twig patterns. Some say MAD Buck, because Buckeye's also have an opposite twig pattern, but we do not see those in the NE. Also, remember W-H-I-T-E has 5 letters and White Pines have 5 needles in a bundle. Hope you enjoyed this video!
@BackcountryPaddler
2 жыл бұрын
The rule of 5 is one I won't forget now!
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
@@BackcountryPaddler WHITE and looks like burnt cornflakes or potato chips seems to stick in people's minds.
@timobrien2738
2 жыл бұрын
Paired with the first video, your winter guides are very informative and useful. You not only identify but also push us in the right direction to identify others and distinguish from lookalikes. Thanks much.
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I really love trees and learning about them. The best way to remember them is to teach or make videos. Glad you found value. See you outside!
@tglenn13
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect follow-up, the natural beauty of the New York landscape is not as commonly recognized as it should be. Great lessons from your part of the country. We share many like trees in eastern Ohio. Enjoyed the video lesson.
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, in Ohio you need to use the MAD-Buck pneumonic since you have Buckeyes and they have an opposite twig pattern.
@tglenn13
2 жыл бұрын
@@OutsideChronicles I'm learning more now. Different perspectives give light to details often overlooked. "You will never find what you're not looking for"
@margiebenevento6571
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Mike. I was just saying on my hike at Tuscarora today that I wish I knew more about tree identification. You are awesome.
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, start with the common species in our area. I have two videos covering many of them. Then I would suggest the two books listed in the description because then you will be noticing species out of the norm in no time.
@PappaMike-vc1qv
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, great shots and informative. Thanks for motivating me to get out there.
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it was a beautiful first snow of the year. I appreciate the nice comment and glad some tree id motivates you to get out there. Winter is my favorite time to hike.
@TotalCatskills
2 жыл бұрын
Another great one. Thanks, Mike.
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment. Any new favorite trees?
@BackcountryPaddler
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely coming next time you do a Tree ID hike! This video is great Mike. I'll probably end up watching this one a few times this winter before hiking. Your an excellent teacher. 👏
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You are always welcome!
@anthonybeckman9665
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Very helpful. Scots pine is one of my favorite trees in the northeast. Looking forward to the winter challenge.
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
I like the shaggy ones! I am looking forward to the winter challenge too. Hope you can catch our Facebook Live event on Wednesday.
@DumbyTheWizard
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@OutsideChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! See you outside.
@alexhidel3732
Жыл бұрын
If you get a chance check out Ampersand Mountain, (in between Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake) in the Adirondack mountains, it is an old growth forest. Never been logged before. Big trees in there. I found some big ones.
@OutsideChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Ampersand is a good mountain. Unfortunately I was doing an Ultra when I climbed it and really did not notice. Ironically, Ampersand has bald summit because it was logged for a cabin. I am very fortunate to live near Zoar Valley, one of the few true old growth forests in NYS. See you outside!
@alexhidel3732
Жыл бұрын
@@OutsideChronicles I have climbed ampersand mountain almost 800 times since about 2001. I climbed it 94 times so far in 2022. I love the workout I get from it. I saw two bears this summer climbing it. You should climb it again and take your time if your in the area again. The trail is like a walking path and there is a 200 yard man made rock staircase up the steep part. Hope I see you up there.
@Cincinnati-Alan
2 жыл бұрын
What about the Harlow guide?
@OutsideChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
I have not used that guide, but am willing to check it out. It looks like it is full color? That is what I really like about the Sibley guide. The illustrations are really well done and are full color. I use the Peterson's guide for its dichotomous key.
@Cincinnati-Alan
2 жыл бұрын
@@OutsideChronicles It’s an old guide, originally published in 1946, with black and white photos and illustrations, but as a Botanist I have found it very helpful
Пікірлер: 26