Sunday, October 12, 2014

Nature Notes and Our World Tuesday: mid October




October is flying by like most months do at my age.

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We had a wet weekend but a few breaks when I could get outside.

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I love the fluffy feathers on the bird below.

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It's interesting to me how a lot of tree's leaves change colors top down.

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May trees are beginning to have color at the top but only a few have fall leaves all the way down.

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During the week we had some pretty days so I went on lunch time walks in downtown Durham, NC.

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I think the sculpture fits in well with all the construction that continues in the city.

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Durham auditorium is an attractive building in my opinion.

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As you can see we haven't had a hard frost yet so lots of growth continues.

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I think our average first frost date is late October.

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I think the earliest it has ever snowed in central NC where I live is November 11. I remember that because it snowed on my 30th birthday in 1987 and it was extraordinary.

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24 comments:

  1. I hope you have a snow-free birthday this year! Because your Autumn is way too wonderful to be over that soon.

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  2. So pretty and I know you enjoy cooler temps Carver. I like the sculpture.... And your area is so pretty to walk in... Michelle

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  3. Lovely autumnal colours.

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  4. Hope the frost is still far away. That is, indeed, such an elegant building. These moments you captured are a delight. I particularly like the little bird that looks like a fluffy bit of cotton with a beak … and the raindrops captured by a web.

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  5. love the bird feeder. hey carver i learned that once we get out of school and start working the days and months just zoomed by. i remember when i was younger summer vacations took forever to end, i just couldn't wait to be with my friends at school again.

    have a lovely week.

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  6. Beautiful shots of great variety.

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  7. Pretty scenes and buildings.
    Snow? Oh boy.
    Thank goodness only once where I live along the coast. And believe it or not it was snowing on CHRISTMAS EVE?!!!

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  8. Beautiful captures for the day as always, Carver!! I do love the colors and, oh, that sweet little bird stole my heart!! Have a great week -- hopefully, a snow-free one!!

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  9. Love the fluffy bird. Hope the snow stays away just a bit longer for you.

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  10. Why is it that the older we get, the faster time seems to fly? I hope your fall gets a chance to flourish before any frost. Already, your foliage is gorgeous.

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  11. Lovely autumnal photography ~ favorite, though, is the little fluffy bird ~ adorable!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor) ~ Happy Week to you!

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  12. the leaves are turning beautiful, my friend's favourite season. Mine is spring which is what I am having now.

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  13. Yes it's autumn and i would be seeing again the parade of wonderful colors in most of the blog posts. We don't have 4 seasons, you know, and i haven't experienced fall.

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  14. Lovely colours and such a nice collection of images. Like the little bird in the bath.

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  15. Hello Carver, cute shot of the Mocker in the bath? I love the sculpture! I hope the frost is a long way off. Lovely flowers.. Great post, thanks for sharing.. Have a happy week!

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  16. The foliage is so beautiful there at the moment.

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  17. The little bird is so cute ! It seems that autumn has arrived !
    Here in Brussels the trees are still very green, quite unusual for the season !

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  18. Fall is a beautiful time of year. Love the water drops on the spider web. - Margy

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  19. A wonderful autumn post Carver. That bird in the bath is sweet. Is it a Phoebe?

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  20. Wonderful seires again. I liked so many of the , the red bird house and the bathing bird... too cute. :)

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  21. A gorgeous series of photos! Wonderful buildings and nature!

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  22. Love the color and the cooler temperature! Interesting sculpture too!

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  23. Sorry I am late commenting on this lovely series. All beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing :).

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