Signs of Fall at the Gardens

 

The park is still under construction, with many parts not accessible yet.

Meanwhile at Eloise Butler Wildflower Gardens... Fall is starting to show herself.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Milkweed!

The milkweed have been bursting and sending her seeds flying away to many places in the park.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Milkweed Prime Time

Nearly all the milkweed have opened, or at least have started to open.  The park is white with fuzz!   Also of note, I found another Painted Lady butterfly today.  This kind of butterfly migrates for the winter.  I was surprised to see one so late.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fuzzing

From milkweeds to goldenrod to asters, many are releasing their fall fuzz.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Velvet Leaf

Isn't it interesting that though the seed pods look old and dried, yet a new flower is blooming?  This is Velvet Leaf found at the landing.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Holding On

Some milkweeds have lost all of their seeds.  And some have a few still holding on ...    

            

But some simply refuse to let go.

Going to be a nice day.

Enjoy!

~ Robin                                  

Cast Your Vote

This is election day here.  Citizens of USA, don't forget to vote!

Have you voted yet?

~ Robin

Frosted Rattlesnake Master

Early morning left a thin layer of ice edging the creek banks.  Suns first light lit sparkling crystals on the plants nearby.  This one is a Rattlesnake Master covered with nicely formed crystals.

The sun should light up the fall colors nicely today.  Bundle up and enjoy!

~ Robin

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Goldfinch Growing Up

A flock of American Goldfinch, mostly juvenile, were enjoying breakfast this morning.  It was hard to catch them on camera without their beaks busy!

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fuzz Pops

At a distance the milkweed almost look like giant popped popcorn.  Milkweed of several varieties have started delivering their annual seeds to the wind for next years crop.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Photos taken September 14, 2012

Sunlit Seeds Silhouette

The day's last rays made for a lovely silhouette.  Even if is just of weed seeds.

Enjoy!

~ Robin