We’ve had colder nights, rain, sun, and wind, but no frost or snow yet. The river was up for a few days, and you can see the trees changing colors.
It seems like the colors on the trees have exploded in the last few days, and I’ve had some breath-taking rambles. I only wish the photos would show fully how beautiful the colors are and how glorious it feels to walk through the Hollow this time of year, whether it’s cloudy or sunny. Here’s a video of what I’ve been seeing.
The warm weather seems to have confused the invertebrate world. I often see butterflies on my rambles (but they have been too quick for a photo), and the marigolds and zinnias still blooming in the garden attract fritillaries and a straggler monarchs. This garden spider (Argiope aurantia) made her web near my back door, and I have been feeding her stinkbugs when I catch them. I know she’ll be gone one morning, and I’ll miss seeing her.
The rain resulted in a few mushrooms; these are growing on a log near my compost bin. I have no idea what kind they are, but they are almost as large as a dinner plate.
The deer and turkeys continue to show up regularly, and sometimes lately there are deer waiting for me when I open the basement door!
The field and trees over the ridge are changing, too. Maybe it will all be covered in frost when I post again…
French Broad Hollow Ramble 
Beautiful photos, thanks sis!
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