This is a kousa dogwood of some variety, multi-trunked with interesting mottled bark.
They say the fruit is edible. I tried one once. Meh. It was very woodsy.
For some mammals, though, that’s not an issue. Raccoon scat, if I’m not mistaken.
Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.
As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”
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