"In November, so birds move away and some birds stay. The air is full of good-byes and well-wishes.The birds who are leaving look very serious. No silly spring chirping now.They have long journeys and must watch where they are going. The staying birds are serious too, for cold times lie ahead. Hard times. All berries will be treasures."
~Cynthia Rylant
In November
We went out for a ride yesterday, we were going to go to Berkeley, to Tilden Park, where the Carousel is. It's been a tradition for Alan and I for years! We always buy our ornaments for each other, the day after Thanksgiving, at the amazing Tilden Carousel! But this year we could barely make it through the Altamont Pass, it was packed with cars, and by the time we reached the Bay Area, it would be too late, so we decided to head back home, by way of Highway 4, which goes through Byron, California.
As we were driving along, I spotted a tree, just off the road, with an Egret on the very top of each branch! There was nowhere to park along the road, so I could get some photos, so we had to make a U-turn, and find a place to park, directly across the street from the tree, to photograph the birds. The tree had mostly Cattle Egrets resting on the branches, but there was one Snowy Egret, which just happens to be my favorite bird, unfortunately, by the time we got back, the Snowy Egret was gone, and all that remained was the Cattle Egrets, which was fine, because they were beautiful! And look, they already have their winter plumage on!
It's turned cold, and it was a tiny bit foggy yesterday! Rain is due for today, and it's a cold hard fact, the season has turned, quickly to the cold, bare bones of autumn, despite having over almost a month left before it's officially winter! The trees with crimson and cinnamon leaves, are becoming more difficult to find, and my body hurts. But, like a quote from a previous post reminds us, there is a little of October in November, and a little bit of November in December. All seasons, blend together, but it always feels like autumn get's less time to shine, than any of the other seasons do.
November 26th 2017
Knight's Ferry, California
Mood: Happy
~Me :)
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