Tuesday, August 28, 2012

End of August/Nature Notes

August 2012 is coming to a close

The countryside looks - to my eyes - a bit ragged these days. But there are also bright patches of colour. We're in between seasons here in Ontario. Summer is fading fast.

Largest square: evidence that many birds are molting and preparing to head south.

Moving clockwise: thistles (Cirsium) on this plant show various stages of flowering and going to seed, the blossoms of various species of goldenrod (Solidago) are flowering profusely along roadsides, arrowhead (Saggitatia latifolia) can be seen in full flower in shallow lakes and ponds, fox grapes are ready for picking (are you imagining yummy jellies?) and the first of the Michaelmas daisies (Aster) are announcing autumn's approach.

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17 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 28, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Another splendid photo-compilation, love it when you do these posts.

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  2. Paul in Powell RiverAugust 28, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Summer, sigh, appears to be gone here. Our fall rainy season has the upper hand, I hope temporarily.

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  3. LeoraAugust 28, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Yum, those grapes look good. My asters are still green plants.

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  4. DarlaAugust 28, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Great look at the last of summer. I particularly like the feather.

    Darla

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  5. LowellAugust 28, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Yep. Pretty soon it will cool down a bit and then it's 9 terrible months of great weather. Oh well, what can a person do.'

    Take pictures! Like these. They're very good. A feather in your cap!

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  6. MadSnapperAugust 28, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    the last colors of summer, so brilliant, the purples and blues are gorgeous.

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  7. TexWisGirlAugust 28, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    goldenrod, although unwelcome, sure makes a statement. :)

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  8. Nature RamblesAugust 28, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    A beautiful look at the end of summer! The grapes look most tempting!!

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  9. LONDONLULUAugust 28, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Oh beautiful nature! I love that feather and there really is an almost autumnal feel here, now you say it. I'm afraid we've still got hot summer and summer storms, but it's all fading fast!

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  10. CarverAugust 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful collage of the flowers and feather. I also love your shots of the cranes in flight in the next post.

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  11. ViolaAugust 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Gorgeous my camera girl! :) I just love this collage! :)

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  12. SnowcatcherAugust 28, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    I had never heard of the Muchaelmas daisy. What a beautiful name, and great collage to highlight the changing of the seasons.

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  13. NatureFootstepAugust 29, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    yes it is soon september. gret shots from a naturea similar to mine. :)

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  14. Vores haveAugust 29, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    Beautiful collage showing with natural images :)
    Hanne Bente

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  15. RoseAugust 29, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful collage...love the feather caught.

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  16. Rambling WoodsAugust 29, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I am happy to hear that there is goldenrod and other flowers blooming even if we are headed toward fall...Michelle

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  17. StephanieAugust 29, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I love these shots in your collage, especially the feather and thistle. It is feeling much much cooler here on the island.

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