Howdy, y’all! I went down to Hummingbird Point earlier today after some heavy rains yesterday to find just what I expected: lots of mud, lots of fallen leaves, and lots of changes at my site.
This week’s visit consisted of some quiet time at my spot just trying to get in-tune with the environment and really getting a feel for what it means to be a part of the area. Let’s start with the sounds. During this time, my ears were filled with the sounds of the brook, distantly running, a chattering squirrel, presumably gathering its last nuts to store for the coming winter, and the gentle pattering of leaves falling all around me. It was quite pleasant; I left with a huge smile on my face, fresh air in my lungs, and feeling kinda refreshed. I got lucky in that I didn’t hear car horns, I didn’t hear planes or helicopters flying overhead; it was a naturally beautiful, tranquil time there, even though I was in a bit of a rush to get back for a class. It kinda made my day.
While not a ton has changed since my last time there, there were a few noticeable changes. The area was generally just less green which is to be expected later in the fall. There were lots of yellow and brown leaves canvasing the landscape and plenty more on the trees, not to mention all the ones falling while I sat there. There was seemingly less healthy understory, perhaps less ferns and buckthorn or the wetland grasses dying as the year goes on. Last but not least, the prominent Japanese barberry bush near the center of the site is dying for the year.
Alrighty before I sign off for the time being, here are some pictures I took from the site and from other parts of Centennial while I was there, wrapping up with my birds-eye-view map of the spot. Enjoy! Peace and Love 🤙🏽
