Monday, October 28, 2013

Late October

Jacket weather

Our weather had been warmer than usual until last week. Now we are wearing jackets. As you can see in the largest square, some fishers  are also wearing hats and mittens. Brrr.

Moving clockwise: goldfinches are chowing down, this one is eating Echinacea seeds;  cleaned-out sunflower seed heads (at sunset) show that blue jays and chickadees have been enjoying one of their favourite foods; leaves are falling from the trees; monarchs are migrating south but still finding clover nectar on their way; and canoes are still out but will soon be put away till next spring.

Another view of the sunflower at sunset

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42 comments:

  1. NancyOctober 28, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful images of Autumn!

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  2. rainfield61October 28, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Welcome, Autumn.

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 28, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Oh yes the temps have dropped and fishing with mittens would be a challenge. Great photos. I LOVE this time of year. B

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  4. LowellOctober 28, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    This is a superb post…you've really captured well the "end of October." Love the boat and ducks and the collage is perfect! But the final shot really does say it all…showing the warmth that is fading away!

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  5. MadSnapperOctober 28, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    that sunflower in the sunset just might be my most favorite of all your photos ever.. that is stunning.

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  6. KateOctober 28, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    It's a terrific autumn collage. The sunflower looks a bit depleted!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    wonderful photo of the sunflower at sunset

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  8. Judy October 28, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful Autumn and I LOVE that last shot!

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  9. cieldequimperOctober 28, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Before scrolling down I thought oh what a wonderful sunset and there it is! Waouh (sorry, French!)

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  10. DarlaOctober 28, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    That last photo is so moody, sunset and the "sunset" of the sun flower. Good job!

    Darla

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  11. Jenn JilksOctober 28, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    It is the best time of year, Isn't it?!
    Cheers from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  12. Pamela GordonOctober 28, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Brrrr. It's definitely colder here too. Love the sunflower photo and the mosaic. I've never seen finches eating my coneflower heads. I know they like them but I just never see it happen. ;)

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  13. NickiOctober 28, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    The season change is definite and another farewell in grand form with your sunset view of the sunflower.

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  14. Gail DixonOctober 28, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    The sunflower at sunset is awesome

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  15. RoseOctober 28, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Sunflower at Sunset is so beautiful. An awesome shot.

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  16. Margaret Birding For PleasureOctober 28, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Michelle Lovely to see the last of birds and plants before it gets very cold. I think most people have had an extended autumn thus making the winter shorter, I hope!

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  17. Our photosOctober 28, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful is the photo of sunflower!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  18. Jane of LevantOctober 28, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Love the collage and that sunflower pic is fantastic - plenty of goldfinch on our sunflower feeders - autumn has arrived here to - leaves are starting to turn - Jane uk

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  19. DeniseinVAOctober 28, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Great selection of photos! I love the one of the sunflower and sunset particularly.

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  20. TexWisGirlOctober 28, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    yup, that sunset sunflower head was my favorite pic. :)

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  21. Ruth HiebertOctober 28, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    The sunflower at sunset is an amazing image.

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  22. Small City ScenesOctober 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Your sunflowers are looking like ours. Beautiful images of Fall. MB

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  23. AnonymousOctober 28, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I can't believe we're already at the end of October! Beautiful scenes. I really like the effect of the sun behind the sunflower.

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  24. William KendallOctober 28, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Somehow that fallen leaf catches my eye most in that collage! Nice shots!

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  25. kayerjOctober 28, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I love that sunflower shot. I recently read a quote that said "October is my favorite color". I've really enjoyed your images of October.

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  26. CarverOctober 28, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful autumn shots. I love the sunflower at sunset.

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  27. Linda W.October 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Love your last shot - very nice! Yes, its time to don those jackets - winter is coming, and with it SKI SEASON!! Yahoo!

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  28. Carole M.October 28, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    enjoy the outdoors while you can; Autumn is my favourite time of year but here on the east coast, Australia, it lingers longer. I really love your sunset sunflower photograph

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  29. RedPatOctober 28, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I wore gloves today!

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  30. JJOctober 28, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I was originally from New Hampshire, so I do remember the cold weather. Now, I am a weather wimp living in Florida. However, Fall is beautiful in the North country.

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  31. JanieOctober 28, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    I love the sunflower at sunset.
    We've been warm, too, but that's all going to end in the next 24 hrs. Snow is in the forecast! It won't stay, but still, seems early.

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  32. JackOctober 28, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    EG, your sunflower/sunset image is excellent!

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  33. StephanieOctober 28, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Wow! Absolutely adore the wilted sunflower with the sunset backdrop - stunning! Nice collage with lots of colors.

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  34. RandyOctober 28, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    That last photo is stunning.

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  35. RandyOctober 28, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    That last photo is stunning.

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  36. LeoraOctober 29, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Lovely sunflower at sunset - quite a photo. It's a beautiful time of year.

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  37. JudyOctober 29, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    I love that sunflower!!!

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  38. LauraOctober 29, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    That sunflower at sunset is exceptionally beautiful! The link for I Heart Macro is still open if you'd like to add it to the collection:-)

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  39. MyMaracasOctober 29, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Beautiful shots. That sunflower sums up the season beautifully - utterly spent.

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  40. eileeninmdOctober 29, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    I always enjoy your nature mosaics and photos. The Goldie at the seed is wonderful and the last sunset shot is gorgeous. Have a great week!

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  41. Susan AndersonOctober 30, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    You make the best collages!

    =)

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  42. Rambling WoodsOctober 31, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Love the sunflower sunset and lovely male monarch... Lucky to see one.. I have not seen one... Michelle

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