If the birds know the forecast for tomorrow’s winter like weather of snow and cold, I think they would have started their flight south instead of enjoying today’s warmer sunny autumn day.
Time to Fly South
Picture of the Day for October 18, 2018
The lawn had a new layer of yellow maple leaves on the ground from the wind after I mowed yesterday. The arrival of some sunny days for leaf peeping has come a little late for most of the majority of maple trees, but some color can still be found.
Yellow Leaf
Picture of the Day for October 17, 2018
A little red mushroom shines in the midday sun on the edge of the woods, when it wasn’t being covered by the autumn leaves which were falling and blowing around from the wind.
Little Red
Picture of the Day for October 16, 2018
Most of the summertime birds have headed south, and others might be thinking of their departure soon after the snow. But some birds appear more noticeable in the fall after the others have left, or the migratory ones are spotted for a short time period as they pass through the area. The Yellow-rump Warbler can been see flitting around after insects but they also eat berries and nuts especially in the winter.
Yellow-rump Warbler
Picture of the Day for October 15, 2018
The return of sunshine was a bit deceiving with the wind chill in the low 20s for a hike through the woods to observe the autumn leaves. There was even some snow hanging on the pine trees even at noontime. But more of the colorful leaves will probably be on the ground tomorrow with more gusty winds.
Autumn Path
Picture of the Day for October 14, 2018
The day had an unwelcome surprise as snowflakes covered the leaves turning them all white instead of the autumn array of colors.
Sunday Surprise
Picture of the Day for October 13, 2018
This tired dog takes a few seconds of rest to watch the small white sailboat slip past the lighthouse before he continues to explore all the interesting things on the beach.
Dog Takes a Break
Picture of the Day for October 12, 2018
The strong waves on Lake Superior earlier this week rearranged the driftwood and rocks on the beaches providing a new look and a chance to discover interesting finds.
New Driftwood Treasure
Picture of the Day for October 11, 2018
The lighthouse scene yesterday did not look this peaceful as when I took this image a week ago since the strong northeast winds caused waves measuring 20 feet to crash into the lighthouse and shore. I would have been soaked and standing in water if I stood in the same spot yesterday as the storm caused flooding and closure of roads due to large amounts of debris piled on the roadway.
Wisconsin Point Lighthouse
Picture of the Day for October 10, 2018
The long stretch of rainy days haven’t provided many sunny leaf peeking adventures and with the wind increasing, many of the leaves are already falling off the trees so hopefully the sun will return before the trees are bare.
Wet Autumn
