Lovely afternoon walking through the woods. I spotted this witch hazel on the side of the O'Loughlin trail. As I was leaving a bow hunter was walking in. He said bow season started last weekend. I want all those who use the properties to know hunting is permitted and to proceed with caution.

Glorious fall colors along the Bob Sykes trail. These past few days just can't be beat!

This must be the year of the fungi! So many varieties from the abundant moisture of late. I think these are spindle coral. They are located along the trail to the Guppy Falls.

Delightful day for a walk: the bugs of summer have left and the colors are great.

The spice bushes that grow on the west facing slope above the pond on the east side of Gully Road make a pretty picture with their bright red fruit. Heard hawks circling above calling to each other but never got a good look at them.

Late summer goldenrods are blooming all over. I thought it would be easy to identify this one since the flowers clung to the stems, not a plume like flower. Not a chance, there are many like this. Next time I will bring the guide book with me.

The amount of fungi brings so much color to the forest floor and dead branches. This one was waist high.