After A November Snow

I went on a walk at the nature center trails yesterday. It was a bit cold but very relaxing. My legs are a big achy today as wearing my boots for the first time and then hiking two trails, maybe not the best idea. The seasons of fall and winter appeared to merge all around me.

Twenty-two days until winter begins according to the Farmer’s almanac.

While I didn’t see many people on my walk (at least not on the unpaved trails), I wasn’t alone in the forest.

I also heard a couple crows dutifully chasing away a hawk and sadly almost stumbled over a frozen dead squirrel. And saw signs other people had indeed braved the paths.

Someone took the time to stick all these hedge apples on the thorns of a honey locust tree:

Water had a slight sheen of ice in places.

Usually I walk right to the edge of the point that overlooks the lakes but not yesterday, falling into cold water was not on my agenda.

You can see the water just fine from the paved path. Geese and mallard ducks as well. Had a brief conversation with one of the park workers who said last week they had migrating ducks there, he couldn’t remember the kind…redhead and blue beaks or maybe it was the other way around. Sorry I missed them.

Not sure why but my photos are no longer loading in the order I take them. So I’ll just end this post with a few random photos from yesterday.

Which season is your favorite?