October 31, 2005 [LINK]

Fall in Montgomery Hall Park

I was lured outside by yet another gorgeous fall day, and took several pictures of the fall foliage, which is quickly passing the peak phase. The best one was of the "flaming" multi-hued tree (red oak, I believe) in front of Stuart Hall, a private boarding school across the street from, and affiliated with, Emmanuel Episcopal Church. I also went for a walk on YuLee's Trail at Montgomery Hall Park, where I saw a Hermit thrush for the first time this season. Since they are reclusive by habit, it's hard to keep close tabs on when they arrive and leave every year. Today's highlights:

• Cedar waxwings (40+)
• Robins
• Red-bellied woodpeckers
• Hairy woodpecker
• Hermit thrush (FOS)
• Ruby-crowned kinglet
• Downy woodpeckers
• Yellow-bellied sapsucker
• Yellow-rumped warbler
• Purple finch (M)