On my walk this morning it was noticeable how many leaves and twigs were strewn along the lane. The last few days have turned distinctly chilly and whilst it has been dry, the wind has become stronger. In the sky the birds appear to be racing or maybe they are simply enjoying the change of tempo that comes at this time.
Late autumn -- The rooks flight Driven by the wind.
When I return home I’d better move those tall pots to a more sheltered area of the garden. I suppose in a way I will also appear to be racing to prepare for the change of season!
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Dear Ashley, lovely thought expressed in a lovely way, but after you have moved those pots, could you please put some food for the birds out: seeds, mealworms (dried) for your robin, and plenty of fat balls or squares. The birds are our brothers, after all, and sharing our life journey. I love your photographs!
Joanna
Dear Joanna, never fear about the birds in our garden, they are well fed. Not many species but lots of house sparrows (a little flock of about 15 visits most days around lunchtime😂 they’re so funny) robin, wren, blackbird and starling. Actually, the starlings can be quite a pest at times particularly when about 50 descend into our little ‘yard’.
There’s certainly a change in the air – or rather the wind! It’s been blowing a gale for 3 days. I haven’t been out and the birds are sheltering in the bushes and under our eaves!
The wind has certainly become stronger, and colder! I had a woolly hat and gloves on this morning, not a pretty sight 😊
The landscape has turned lackluster and a little more bare as the colorful leaves wave goodbye until next year. 🍁🍂🌾
There is still plenty of greenery in the trees here in NI but the wind is still managing to pull them off the branches, and it’s turned cold. It’s only 48-50F today.
Same here. It’s almost as if the leaves are “waving goodbye” this morning. 🍁🍂
Dear Ashley,
Thank you for your vivid NI end of autumn images in photo and printed words. Your bird haven sounds nice, but cold winds less so. But I understand, you are dressed for it 🙂 – happy weekend.
Dear Marina, thank you for your welcome comments. I don’t mind the cold really but object to constant grey skies which thankfully we don’t have today. Happy Sunday 😊
Lovely movement in your haiku. We’ve had winds too and some trees have lost leaves overnight, but there is still quite a bit of green around yet.
I would have liked to photograph the rooks but they were behind the trees by the time I had my phone ready! Typical! Thanks, Andrea for your lovely comment 😊
What a lovely view. The fall here got ended by a strong snow storm that broke many branches, and froze what was left of fall leaves. It is my favorite season so I’ll miss it until next time.
Snow already? We generally don’t get much snow but plenty of rain and wind!
It’s that time of year. I’m always amazed at how much debris we see after each windy day.
Where does it all come from? I’m sure it’s the same stuff I cleared away the day before!
It’s one of the mysteries of the universe.
Gorgeous imagery and thoughts here Ashley. I envy your chill. Looking forward to wearing snuggly warm layers. I hope you’re having a great day. 😘
Thank you, Sandra, for your lovely comments 😘
It’s time to prepare for colder weather but still enjoy right now – great post!
Thanks for your comment Meg 😊
Love your hokku. Corvids generally seem to enjoy the blustery winds of Autumn. Round home it’s the Raven and Jackdaw that we see playing with the wind.
Hello, Clive, I would need to drive into the Mourne Mountains to see Raven so around here it’s Rook, Jackdaw and Hooded Crow.
Today, the turn of the seasons took on a similar pace, here and I made similar observations.
I hope your pots are all cuddled in, by now. Mine will be, soon, as well.
Sending much love!
Thank you, Stefanie! Winter is just a few days away, a change of season to look forward to! 😘
Seasons definitely turning over again – lovely photos
Thanks for dropping by and your kind comment! I’m looking forward to reading another of your own interesting posts!
Stay comfy and warm, Ashley. I suppose the season is lovely but also comes with challenges. Nothing that preparations cannot fix though!
Yes indeed! Be prepared was the motto in the scouts! It seems to have stayed with me 🙏
This lane is so beautiful.. Autumn is a very nice season and I’m sure you get a lot a pleasure walking along this lane
It’s actually my short walk, about 30 minutes with no stops 😊. I often see a buzzard, sometimes two, but I haven’t yet found a nest.
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Thank you for your comment. I’m whistling now 😊
We race and then we rest, till spring comes again. It’s lovely how nature is so rhythmic.
I try to follow the seasons in my writing and my way of life, to follow the rhythms of the earth.
Today, the 31st, is the last day of autumn. Hope you can get out and enjoy it! I enjoyed your hokku and have transplanted it into the Garden: https://masashimono.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/the-rooks-flight/
Thanks Edo! Much appreciated. If the wind and rain would stop we will see tonight a full (blue) moon. A time to remember those who are no longer with us!
yes, Autumn has definitely arrived … the temperature has dropped considerably.
have a nice Sunday!
Thanks for dropping by and for your comment. The wind has been very strong here blowing even more leaves from the trees. Enjoy your Sunday too!
We are certainly feeling, and seeing, the difference here…back to my bed socks! The bonus is, the garden is so bare we can watch all the birds on the hanging feeders beneath the wisteria but I’m not so sure they are happy about it!
Bed socks? Now, where did I put mine? 😂 You’re right about the bare garden, everything pared back to the minimum, the structure of things exposed.
Thanks Edo!
It’s almost a year later, and we find ourselves in Autumn again! That went fast! I love the cooler temps, the possibility of shutting off the air conditioner, and the turning leaves. It’s always so beautiful to view Nature in a new light! Thanks for sharing your sweet poem & photo, Ashley! 🌞
Dear Lisa, thank you for your lovely response to my post. Autumn is well underway again, and it’s time for us here to think of covering up the garden furniture and tying down some other pieces. No doubt we will know the wind and rain again as it has also been very dry lately. 💐🙋♂️