I was delighted to read thruogh the 'Autumn songs' thread, and it gave me this idea!

Since we are all over the place on the face of the earth, how about posting the seasonal changes you notice around your vicinity? We could have a great deal of fun with our various climates, perceptions, and seasons!

For instance, maple trees abound in the northern hemisphere, and they turn at different times, depending on altitude, prevailing winds, proximity to oceans, latitude, etc.

We are such a perceptive bunch around here, and sensitive to a poet's extreme... let's share the call of nature in our very own MUDCAT NATURE JOURNAL!

In Portland, it is warm by day, but the nights are cooling off... but nowhere near frost. Roses are still in flower, Yarrow is pretty well croned but some white flowers are still in bloom. Many tomatoes, few of 'em ripe. Maples and Alders are juuuuust starting to turn, and in the big winds, leaves are just starting to let go. More tomorrow! ttr