Counting Birds - Our World

  Counting Birds - Our World



 

It is that time of the year again here in the US.

This weekend is the time to count the birds in our backyard.

The Audubon Society has set aside this weekend for their Great Backyard Bird Count.

I used to participate in this count many years ago, and I am glad I ran across it on the internet.

And I am glad I found it in time and didn't miss it.

My owl was around last winter, so unless he comes around this weekend, I won't be able to count him.

I really enjoy my birds, and adding what I have around here so the society can track the trends is a good thing.

If you are interested, be sure to check out my links - make your birds count too!

Chives and Ant - Our World

  Chives and Ant - Our World



 

Purple chives in the garden during the summer.


When I went out in the morning to grab a few pictures, they had many ants crawling over them.


They were interested in the water or dew that had collected on the blooms during the night.


As soon as they were dry - the ants were gone.

Ice Covered Leaf - Our World

  Ice Covered Leaf - Our World



 

A scene from last winter - it was a record setting one for ice and snow amounts.


We have not had a scene even close to this photo this year.


Most of the precipitation falling out of the sky has been rain.


Which is really strange for New England - we are known for our snowstorms.


There are no complaints on this end though - the less snow the better!

Summer Ocean View - Our World

  Summer Ocean View - Our World



 

It is different in this spot each time we visit it at the ocean.


Different flowers for each season, and even though they are wild flowers, they change each year.


Which makes me think that someone must clear them out.


A couple of summers ago, it was overrun with milkweed and thistle.


There have been none of these plants there since.


I kind of miss the fluff and little Goldfinch birds that love the thistle seeds.


Glad we were able to see it when it was there!

Yellow Maple Leaf - Our World Tuesday

  Yellow Maple Leaf - Our World



 

We are now completely covered in snow - 23 inches on Saturday evening.

It broke a 145 year old record of three inches.

I don't see it leaving any time soon either.

Good thing some of the leaves had already fallen from the trees.

The weight that they held with the snow had them breaking branches and coming down all over the region.

This was one record breaking storm we could have done without!!

 

Red Maple Leaves - Our World Tuesday

  Red Maple Leaves - Our World



 

The peak leaves are beginning to arrive in our corner of the world.

 

These brilliant red-orange leaves are set off against the water background of the lake.

 

Try as it might the camera cannot capture the rich glowing hues of the colors.

 

They will only be here such a short time, but autumn's colors are the best!

 

Layers of Autumn - Our World Tuesday

  Layers of Autumn - Our World



 

Layers of autumn colors at the ocean.

There were bright bushes along the edge of the rocks that lead to the water.

The wispy clouds and the blue sky complete the perfect fall display.

The beauty of Autumn in New England is hard to beat!

 

Autumn Clouds Reflection - Our World Tuesday

  Autumn Clouds Reflection - Our World



 I have joined a new meme for this post. For the past couple of years, I have posted in the My World Tuesday meme. It was ended earlier this summer as the person who ran it, Klaus Peter, passed away. Continuing in his tradition with this new meme, Our World Tuesday was begun about five weeks ago. My first post shows our lake in the autumn in all her spendor. She is beautiful in all seasons, and fall is my favorite. Please join us in this mew meme by clicking the graphic below - all are welcome to visit us in Our World!