The page turns and we're into another month. September - a month of beginnings, a month of endings. Beginning school (although the public system here is in the midst of a teacher's strike so school won't begin tomorrow), ending summer.
There's plenty of sunny days ahead in this month, typified by the photo above. Trees here in central Alberta are faintly yellow. The morning air is crisp. But the blue skies beguile me into thinking we have long weeks left to enjoy. We'll see.
This pileated woodpecked is not making healthy choices. Instead of all the natural stuff, she's choosing to look for bugs in a creosote-soaked telephone pole. Some birds!
We're enjoying our little getaway - visiting Tim's family in Alberta. Will be checking in from time to time. Have a wonderful first day of September!
There is a quietness in the early September air. A softness, a stillness that tells us that the rat race of summer is over. Finally. Have a wonderful time with your family. Beautiful photos. Make me want to wander your way.
ReplyDeleteLovely blue sky reflections. Enjoy your visit just up the highway. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo that first one is. We have begun September with grey cloudy skies and rain but I remain optimistic that we will indeed have some more summer before autumn is really here!
ReplyDeleteAh, September is here and my mind starts to calm down, ready for the cosy nights once more. Lovely, colourful time of the year xx
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely restful getaway with family.
ReplyDeleteWe observed a pileated woodpecker this weekend, but it was feasting on healthier fare!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Enjoy your time away!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the slower, more peaceful days to come...
ReplyDeleteHave a great time with family. It has been years since we've been to Alberta:)
Blessings,
Aimee
Love the deepness of the blue sky--backdrop for the woodpecker and as reflected in the water. Enjoy your time away visiting family.
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ReplyDeleteYour camera is doing an amazing job of capturing the beauty you see around you. Those colours are so sharp and breath-taking.
ReplyDeleteAnd that woodpecker... oh what a sighting is that!
Enjoy your Alberta time. It's beautiful here these days.
Hugs,
Brenda
xox
Hard to believe that September is here already. Enjoy your Alberta trip and safe travels!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky!
ReplyDeleteCrazy woodpecker!
Enjoy your visit. September is here. Change in in the air.
Deanna
Oh my goodness, your top photo is magnificent. I love the reflected sky. September is my favorite time of the year. Sunny warm days and cool nights. Perfect:)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are really amazing! Beautiful. I enjoyed my visit to your blog today. Visiting from Lavender Cottage -
ReplyDeleteBeth
Welcome fall - goodbye summer. Life is good!
ReplyDeletethat is an interesting looking woodpecker with that red puff and your bean harvest and vegetable medley looked so good! Enjoy your time on the mainland!
ReplyDeleteCrisp mornings and clear blue skies dotted with puffy clouds... a wonderful combination. Love your photo of the clouds reflected in the water.
ReplyDeleteKeep on enjoying your getaway.
Have a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty scene in your 1st photo. Loved the woodpecker. We have one that comes every year to peck away on a telephone pole.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely trip! We're seeing changes in the landscape around here in TN. The vegetation is starting to get a tired look.
ReplyDeleteApologies Lorrie, late catching up on your trip as I was on mine!
ReplyDeleteI always worry about birds doing things such as this…….hopefully they survive these awful chemicals we douse our products with!
Mary x