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Out of September and into October

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As usual, I'm behind in my posts! Autumn is well underway here in Eastern Ontario, the richest time of year for photography! These photos show the arrival of Autumn during the last week of September and first week of October. They can also be found with a few more in my Into October album.

Red vines climb country fence posts and spread along wire fences.

A dash of colour in an otherwise green corn field.


The last of the Summer wildflowers go to seed.

Maple trees begin to change colour.


On an overcast evening the sun shines briefly from behind lighting up this scene.

Sumac leaves start to change colour.




Maple leaves begin to fall.




Apples fall to the ground, and here in a small pond.




After a week of rain, fungi sprout up on decaying logs.





All eyes are turned to the skies, filled with endless flocks of geese flying south for the winter.

A large flock of turkey vultures fly overhead.

And after a glorious month of September sunshine, the clouds finally roll in.

... with some dramatic results.

Lightly Browned Pancakes

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In Ontario September is known for its clear blue skies and frosty mornings. But today a rare “rainfall warning” has been issued by Environment Canada as the outer bands of Hurricane Ike track north from the Gulf of Mexico. This is a massive storm covering the entire eastern U.S. and promises 50 mm of rain tonight. The air is drenched with humidity. Indeed it is a steam bath outside!

Unlike Ike, the birds are heading south. Our resident hummingbirds departed last week (on Sept. 10) but migrants continue to stop in for overnight visits, drinking deeply from the feeder each morning before resuming their journey. Increasingly, flocks of Canada Geese can be seen flying overhead in their classic V formations. Chipmunks and squirrels scamper about in search of wild nuts and seeds. Freshly dug holes in the grass show that raccoons and skunks are busy fattening up on juicy grubs overnight.

Mylo and I enjoyed an interesting walk in the woods this week.



We discovered a tree fungus that looked much like a stack of lightly browned pancakes. Mylo wasn't too sure of these odd looking formations as he alternately sniffed and backed away.



On closer inspection they looked good enough to eat! Even better drizzled with fresh maple syrup.



Does anyone know the name of this fungus?





All in all a good walk rewarded with a well deserved dip in the creek.