November Fourth

-the phenologist

October Twenty Eighth

First snow of the year! Just a light dusting, and it melted by the end of the day. But still, very early this year. 

-the phenologist

October Twenty Sixth

We now have not only yellow leaves, but red, copper, and brown. They have begun to fall and thickly carpet the ground. Days are usually misty, coating everything in glistening drops. I can feel winter's approach.

-the phenologist

October Fourteenth

Autumn is definitely underway now; lots of golden leaves and mushroom clusters. The salamanders are out in great numbers, and you have to be careful not to step on any on the forest path. 

-the phenologist

November Twenty Sixth

Amazing what thaw can so quickly do to an icy landscape. All the white has disappeared and we are back to tawny browns under a blue sky. Birds sang today and it felt like March.
-the phenologist

November Thirteenth

Discovered a tiny yellow snail tucked into the warmth of a thistle.
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November Twelfth

Captured my first frost photos of the year this morning. The leaves looked like sugar frosted gingerbread. All the leaves are down now.
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November Tenth

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November Fifth

Heavy mist. Everything rust colored and wet with dew.

-the phenologist