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Posts Tagged "October"

Christmas in October

Posted on Nov 3, 2016

Christmas in October

These maple leaves had much more of a Christmas in October feeling to them than the typical fall foliage, especially on a dark day.

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Foliage Falling

Posted on Nov 1, 2016

Foliage Falling

Welcome to November! The foliage is certainly falling now. All sorts of shades covered our landscapes, and now we are entering the more monochromatic season – but will it end up more white or more brown? At the moment it seems like the former…

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Fantastic Foliage

Posted on Oct 31, 2016

Fantastic Foliage

The end of October came quickly! We will be saying goodbye to the last of the fall foliage soon, but not before we enjoy some more of its beauty.

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Still Not Spring

Posted on Oct 29, 2016

Still Not Spring

It is not spring even though many Clouded and Orange Sulphur butterflies continue flying and feeding on nectar sources like this dandelion. Something that gives away the relative date of this photo is the low sun angle adding light from the side as we are less than two months from the winter solstice. You can also see a little bee mimic fly venturing into the flower, too.

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Savannah Sparrow

Posted on Oct 27, 2016

Savannah Sparrow

The Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) is another bird pushing south through our grasslands, fields, and farms right now. Look for their brown streaks – likely more thin and broken up than the Song Sparrow – and the distinctive yellow patch of feathers over the eye extending to their small bill.

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