Autumn

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Turning the clocks back in the fall really signals the beginning of winter here in New England.

With the sun setting at 4:30, the days seem so much shorter.

The leaves have all dropped from the trees and covered the floor of the forest with their vibrant beauty.

Won’t be long until they all turn to brown, but for the next few days they are a beautiful sight.

We like to spend a couple hours in the woods this time of year just sitting and listening and observing.

As winter begins to close in, all of nature’s little creatures are quite busy - and it is a joy to watch them.

Off for today’s walk before the night moves in.

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Seems it has come much to soon this year, but the Fall season is most beautiful here in New England.

Recent rain and winds have taken down most of the leaves on the Ash trees behind our house - they are always the first to go.

The Maples are starting to get their bright yellows and oranges, and the Sumac has turned a fiery red.

The acorns are falling off the Oaks in droves.

Peak foliage should be here within the week, then the bareness that signals winter’s start will be all around us.

Hopefully a few warms days are left - we’re not ready to give into winter yet!

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

The smell of autumn was very strong in the air as we walked in the woods today.

Much stronger than it had been earlier this week.

It was a new territory today and there was more grass than we normally find in the woods.

The sun was warm - there were even a few dragonflies flitting about as we walked along.

Coming back down the hill was when the autumn scent really hit us.

The soft breeze was coming from the forest, across the sun-warmed grass, and onto our faces - we were too out of breath to notice it on the way up.

We enjoyed this delicious smell all the way back to the car.

Another gift from mother nature!