Poking up higher than the grass, many mushrooms are making their appearance in the woods and my yard. Some look like the classic cartoon mushroom like this colorful fly agaric species.
Colorful Mushroom
Picture of the Day for September 12, 2018
A walk along a river and especially by a waterfall would have felt good today on this warm late summer day. The flow of water for this waterfall can vary greatly from year to year late in the year depending summer rain fall but rarely has the heavy flow like during spring snow melt time which covers the entire width of the river bed.
Low Flow at the Upper Gooseberry Falls
Picture of the Day for September 11, 2018
The wind was blowing a little stronger today which can cause a surf on lakes and those waves can carve out sea caves in the softer sandstone bedrock. Waves can thunder and boom in the sea caves when the surf is heavy and the Ojibwe tribe interpreted this noise as the sound of evil spirits and may be how Devil’s Island received it name.
Sea Caves on Devil’s Island
Picture of the Day for September 10, 2018
Another sign that winter’s return is on the horizon is the loss of more of the summer birds. The orioles have been absent for several days now, both the bright males and the young chicks making their first fight to either the Caribbean, Central America, or the northern tip of South America.
Young Oriole Set to Take Off
Picture of the Day for September 9, 2018
Some of the historical sites and parks in the area probably had more visitors on this nice Sunday day before the winter season arrives. Split Rock Lighthouse was completed in 1910 and the light shone until 1969. Now it is restored to its 1920s appearance so visitors are offered a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.
Split Rock Lighthouse
Picture of the Day for September 8, 2018
With the nights getting down into the 40s, the regrowth of a wool fleece for these sheep probably feels much better this week than during last month’s hot and humid days.
New Winter Coats
Picture of the Day for September 7, 2018
The old wooden fence may provide a temptation to walk on the top rail to see how far one might get before falling off. Even walking on narrower wooden fences was a way for farm children to entertain themselves in the era before game boys and computer games.
Split Rail Fence
Picture of the Day for September 6, 2018
The late summer day was very pleasant today, and nice weather often happens after the kids are back in school. But after schools are back in session, it does leaves the hiking trails less crowded to enjoy on a nice sunny day like following this narrow gorge the river has cut and listening to the small waterfall.
Temperance River
Picture of the Day for September 5, 2018
When the rain stops and things dry out, farmers scramble to get the field work done even the old fashion way of farming. My wagon load would not be filled as tall as I would be too short to pitch the grain bundles very high.
Loading Oats Bundles
Picture of the Day for September 4, 2018
The rain today has caused some flooding and some might feel a boat could be handy instead of a car, unless it is like this Lake Superior shipwreck which isn’t too seaworthy anymore.
Lake Superior Shipwreck
