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My spot is centered on the bank of Centennial Brook, which is covered in mud, smoothed stones, and grasses. As I sat there, I first observed the changing colors of the leaves. The ground and water were mostly yellow from the falling leaves of Green Ashes and birches. As the leaves built up, I noticed they created a new layer of organic matter atop the mud at the brook’s bank. Watching the wildlife, I noticed the preparations being made for the coming winter months. There was less birdsong and I saw a grey squirrel burying food; it’s thicker winter coat developing. The wind was extremely strong during this visit, and I watched it pull lots of leaves off the hardwoods and onto the surrounding forest floor and brook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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to the right of my spot: hardwoods changing color<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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directly in front of my spot: centennial brook with fallen ashe leaves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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looking south from my spot: centennial brook deeper into marsh area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My spot is centered on the bank of Centennial Brook, which is covered in mud, smoothed stones, and grasses. As I sat there, I first observed the changing colors of the leaves. The ground and water were mostly yellow from the falling leaves of Green Ashes and birches. As the leaves built up, I noticed … <\/p>\n

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