Autumn Delights the Senses.....

My first Delight is the Rose- Breasted Grosbeak. . .

He's still here and coming to the feeder.

He shares with a shy little Nuthatch

He sure looks be-dragled! (is that a word) haha


Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods.
William Allingham

As fall winds down the leaves start to turn brown and
the trees are getting bare

But Beauty still abounds in the woods and my sense of
smell and vision are delighted

I'm still looking for that shot of the Kingfisher, but I must say
the walks are just therapeutic to me with or without him

Meanwhile back in the yard, I catch a perfect shot of
a beautiful Cardinal

And I just sighed with happiness when I spotted this
Carolina Wren yesterday. After my failed nest episode
last May ... I feared I would never see one again.
He is so well blended with his surroundings I
would not have even seen him if he hadn't moved.

I too have American Gold finches trying out my new Niger feeder

The squirrels continue to search and conquer every nut
they can find. I don't know why, because as soon as
the snow flies, they will be eating my bird seed!

I'm sure this guy is hunting for an acorn or something....but
I had to smile as it reminded me of the my kids jumping
in a big pile of leaves..

My grandson Jarred hiding from my dog Ben in a pile
of freshly racked leaves...Nov. 9, 2003
Savor these moments that are warm and special and giggly

Hellllloo way over there Mr. Gray Squirrel...

Close up you're a handsome one!

Delightful happiness is a two inch carpet of bright yellow
leaves and blue reflected in the water

Now I bet you are wondering what is this?? Well...
the other day I was walking along this path and the
sun was shining and I got so hot I took off my
orange jacket and then lost it....

Today when I went back someone had kindly hung it on
a branch for me to find. Thank You...someone!
How thoughtful was that.

To God be the Glory ~~ Great Things He Hath Done