First the butterflies,
then the hummingbirds
The insects disappear into the forest floor.
The flickers, failing to find food, flee
The frogs, tadpoles and other amphibians, tuck their bodies into the mud.
The snapping turtles will be active for a long, long time, in frigid waters. I think I saw one as late as November last year.
People are putting their toys & tubes away: (thank goodness) gas-powered, smelly, noisy things,
water ski boats, and canoes, alike will be wrapped and tucked into bed for the winter.
The heron will no longer visit our shores. The lake will become quiet, and unlike folks in the city, we will not have unexpected 2-legged visitors to frighten or bemuse us.
Then the season of the long dark cold quiet begins ...
ReplyDeleteActually, Mummy, living by a frozen lake, the winter never seems dark. The ice reflects the light. We have long walks on the ice, we even take the cats for walkies out on it!
ReplyDeleteThe change helps me appreciate my world. Plus, no longer having yard duty I have learned to embrace the seasons!
Just having all those stinky power toys off the lake is enough to welcome fall. Enjoy.
ReplyDeletethere's a special hush that descends in September... birds moving out, cottages closed up. For the birds it makes sense, but all those people who prefer winter in the city... well, they need therapy, say I!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that every season has its beauty. I'm always surprised when people say how depressing autumn is because it means winter is coming. But maybe I wouldn't live in Canada if I hated winter. LOL
ReplyDeleteYour photos of the hummingbirds are stunning!