10.11.10 Happy Trails
Such gorgeous weather this weekend, perfect for a walk in the woods. The wild turkey and deer abound; half a dozen turtles are sunning themselves on an old log in the lake; and the musical cackle of migrating geese fills the air. Even if you don't live in the country, I hope these photos inspire you to drive to a nearby forest or visit your local park to take in a few of the sights and sounds of this glorious season.
a snake basks in the late afternoon sun
wasps were crawling in and around this bit of nest
nearby was this mud dauber nest resembling a pipe organ
mud daubers like to feast on orb weavers like the one below
this one is slightly different from
the one we saw on our house last fall
witch hazel's spindly yellow blossoms are often the last spot of color visible in the woods
this puffball is one of many mushrooms that pop up after the rain
i need to get better at identifying these fungi
this is a milkweed pod on its way to drying out
when they burst open, the seeds fly away on a mass of incredibly silky floss
breaking open a cattail reveals another kind of soft fluff
it instantly expands into a mass of ethereal flyaway seeds
so much beauty, such intense and fleeting colors
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