Arriving in early July the river is full of life, the trees are in full bloom, the summer flowers sweet in the air. Lightening bugs by the hundreds and a cacophony of sound from the cicadas, tree frogs, crickets and crows.
September 1st and the hummingbirds have all gone south, the birds are gathering in larger and larger flocks for their long flights. The grinnies and squirrels are working overtime storing the bounty of summer. Our property has chestnut, black walnut, apple, pear and peach trees which are all enjoyed by the large variety of animals that make their daily trip to feed.
I will admit to spending hours just sitting on the picnic table and watching the river. Bald Eagles, Turkey Vultures, Swift, Geese and Blue Heron fishing the river and cleaning up the debris have given me much pleasure.
The turtles come out and sun themselves on the rocks, scooting quickly into the river at any sign of danger. The river is clean enough to watch the fish feed and I have seen carp being chased by walleye and pike.
The sun is setting sooner and the nights have a nip of chill dressing the leaves in their brilliant fall wardrobe. Soon, the summer camps will be closed and snow will blanket the ground……
Cathy
