spangle

By neighdoctor October 29, 2014 spangle

Isn’t the spider’s spangle a delightful addition to these calico asters?

autumn butterfly

By neighdoctor October 29, 2014 autumn butterfly

Some butterflies, like this female pearl crescent, join the autumn palette with their brilliant display of fall colors.

By neighdoctor October 26, 2014 argument

The cool autumn morning on the river got interrupted when two adult great blue herons decided they both wanted the same spot in the sunshine.

By neighdoctor October 9, 2014 sparkles

grass foxtails and dew on the riverbank

By neighdoctor October 4, 2014 seeking marauders

Almost as important as eyes looking down for fish,
is the osprey’s eyes sweeping upward, scanning for a marauding eagle.

By neighdoctor October 2, 2014 aster bling

One sure harbinger of autumn for me is the appearance of the tiny calico asters.
The bloom is about the size of a quarter.