October 28, 2024
September 22nd was a morning full of new-to-me discoveries in nature. That was more than a month ago; a time when temperatures were still in the upper 80’s and flowers in full bloom.
But plenty of hints of what was to come ….. the inevitable change in seasons ….. existed. There were seeds of spring and summer bloomers blowing in the wind; squirrels stockpiling pine nuts from recently shed cones; darkling beetles mating and laying eggs in the ground to hatch next year’s population; caterpillars feasting on energy-packed flower petals needed to spin their cocoons; the chortling chatter of sandhill cranes high overhead migrating to Bosque del Apache for the winter.
Still it is hard to believe that today, a little more than a month later, everything has turned brown, and our first hard frost is forecasted for tomorrow morning!
In an effort to cling to a not-so-long ago summer, this small selection of the botanical and entomological happenings on the cusp of Fall, is now a part of my nature journal. Enjoy!
As always, thanks for stopping by!
a curious nature 
What a wonderful collection of colorful findings, Barb! It is hard to believe that the colors disappear so quickly in late fall and we pivot to embracing the brown, crispy bits left in nature! Thanks for sharing your documentations and stay cozy!
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What you’ve described about embracing “brown crispy bits” is perfect. And sometimes the only way to get through the coming season, especially in January and February is to do just that! Thanks for the wonderful comments, Karen! Now if we can get our furnace to work as it’s supposed to, we will be warm and cozy!
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A treat to read your notes Barb and of course your art is captivating. 🌻
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Thank you so very much for the lovely comments, Michele! I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your latest posts. So perfect for the season!
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Hi Barb and thank you! A joy to create and share, as you know. 😊
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Yes! We are of like minds!
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