Central Ohio NatureEarly Autumn Wonder
Nature in central Ohio looks different this time of year. The midday sun, now lower in the south, results in a much bluer sky. There’s just a hint of fall color among what is still mostly green.
Northern end of Griggs Reservoir
Heading south on Griggs Reservoir, (Donna)
Griggs Reservoir landscape, Griggs Park.
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Cooler weather has resulted in better fishing. Amazing results are sometimes achieved, especially when one considers that that the reservoir is right in the city.
A nice size Griggs Reservoir Smallmouth.
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During a recent visit to Blendon Woods Metro Park looking for migrating fall warblers, the same light that creates the blue sky finds it’s angled way through tree branches creating patterns not usually seen in mid-summer.
Blendon Woods Metro Park trail,
Shadows, Blendon Woods Metro Park
A shaft of light, Blendon Woods Metro Park
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. . . and closer to home a shaft of light illuminates my favorite stump..
Griggs Park
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Early autumn wildflowers are dramatic and on a sunny day, birds and butterflies also seem to be celebrating the moment.
Rush Asters, Griggs Reservoir, (Donna)
Calico Asters, (Donna)
Tickseed Sunflower, (Donna)
Bottle Gentian, (Donna)
Hummingbird, Blendon Woods (Donna)
Clouded Sulphur, Griggs Park, (Donna)
Cedar Waxwing, juvenile, Griggs Park, (Donna).
Cabbage White, Griggs Park, (Donna)
12 Spotted Skimmer, Griggs Park
Monarch, Griggs Park, (Donna)
New England Asters, Blendon Woods
Female Wood Duck, Blendon Woods
Immature male Wood Duck, Blendon Woods
Pileated Woodpecker, Blendon Woods
Green Heron, Griggs Reservoir, (Donna).
A more whimsical pose, (Donna)
A Great Blue Heron casts a reflection as we paddle closer, Griggs Reservoir, (Donna)
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A hint of autumn color, fall wildflowers, cooler nights, and warm sunny days, and places of wonder.
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Thanks for stopping by.
very nice shots.
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 15:27:34 +0000
To: bahuynh@hotmail.com
Thanks, Ba!
Too many beautiful photos to list them all! Nice bass!
Thanks Jerry!
The sequence of pictures of leaves and light was truly delightful
It’s a special time of year for light and leaves.
I’m glad you’re seeing monarchs. Nice shots of the green heron and pileated woodpecker, too.
That’s not a bad fish!
It’s been a pretty good year for Monarchs but we never saw a Buckeye which are usually fairly common in Ohio.
Wonderful shots, especially of the Green Heron!