First Snow

It's unusual around here for the first snowfall to be an accumulating snowfall, but here it is!  Started snowing last night (Friday), and still going through mid-morning on Saturday.  It's a heavy, wet snow, and won't be around for long as the temps are just toying with the freeing point, but while it's here, it's that…Read more First Snow

Thief

Thief!  Squirrels need love too.  At least this guy is just enjoying the seed.  The last feeder we put out was stolen completely and dragged off into the woods! Photo Credit - Lynn Abbott This post was submitted in response to the Daily Post's Weekly Photo Challenge - "Cheeky".

Thief!

Thief!  Squirrels need love too.  At least this guy is just enjoying the seed.  The last feeder we put out was stolen completely and dragged off into the woods! Photo Credit - Lynn Abbott This post was submitted in response to the Daily Post's Weekly Photo Challenge - "Cheeky".  See other responses here.

Decay

There's not even enough left in these logs to attract the fungus and mushrooms that are prevalent this time of year.  Autumn's most noticeable change, falling leaves, often overshadows the effect of those first winter frosts and windy storms that affect the old and weak.  These trees feed the forest, enriching the soil for the…Read more Decay

Transforming

Where water meets land, there is an uneasy truce.   Tides, storms, and the wind-driven waves are constantly altering the shoreline.   It’s not often visible in a given moment, but this tree bears witness.   After years of strong growth, the water undermined its roots, and claimed it.   It is now slowly deteriorating, sinking back into the…Read more Transforming