Early Signs of Autumn's Arrival

Officially, fall arrived on September 23, the autumnal equinox. In this part of the country, that time is more of a whisper than a major word of seasonal change. Generally, the temps are still nearly summertime warm and the leaves are still mostly vibrant green. Subtle changes begin to happen ever so slowly in the days to follow.



Today, I came across one of nature's harbingers of change, foreshadowing for us that colder weather is soon to come...this on-the-go woolly bear caterpillar.

The leaves on the dogwood tree in front of our cabin are also displaying signs indicating more change to come. Red blotches rim some of the leaves, and, as you can see also in the photograph above, one leaf on this branch morphed to yellow.

Fall is such an exciting season with it's changes and it's final expression of colors before the monotone shades of winter set in and take hold. This season of beauty provides a warmth to tide us over until the rebirth of greenery and new life returns to begin the seasonal cycle anew in springtime.

Enjoy the season!!!