With the peak of fall behind us, I noticed that the largest change between this visit and my last was simply color. The leaves of nearby trees have started to fall showing a wide variety of colors; some red, some yellow, some brown.
The Buckthorn bushes that occurs in my area have nearly lost all of their leaves, this is most likely due to the fast winds that have been blowing through our area more recently. And the tall grasses have started to brown, as well as the wildflowers loosing their color, giving the whole place a more somber feeling.
I did not see any direct signs of wildlife, although I am sure there is plenty. There are plenty of birds still in an ears range, and I’m sure that the tall grasses are perfect for smaller ground animals and rodents. I believe that the reason I haven’t seen any wildlife yet in this area is probably because I choose a place that was directly on the Centennial Woods Trail, a place with a lot of human traffic is likely to scare away any nearby animals.
Here is a map to make you more familiar with my place: