Some Local Fall Scenes

 The old Miami Erie Canal...this is a great area!

This red barn farm runs along the canal as does the horse field.

 Bucolic!

 Deer would not cooperate but they were fun to watch.

 Love this traditional home in a fabulous setting!  LOVE!

The only drawback to this area? The police shooting range and training center that is LOUD !!! Wonder how many days they shoot...I heard both times I was out during week day....some houses on this road have elevated views that see for miles, MILES to the west!

 This English looking home is huge and overlooks a pond in Walden Pond's subdivision...they have great views of the golf course.

 This McMansion was on Canal Road....so modern compared to other homes but curious who lives in these big homes.

Another view of the red farm along the canal...horse by himself two different times I went by ...

Almost Torpor Season

Chipmunks dont hibernate, just go into torpor state.

"They live off their hoard all winter long. Unlike other mammals like bats, Eastern Chipmunks do not lay on the fat for winter. Instead, they rely on good food stored in the pantry. All winter long chipmunks eat and chill out, eat and chill out. I am not just using “chill out” to be cool. They really do chill out falling into torpor for up to eight days.   Torpor is characterized by reduced body temperature, oxygen consumption, heart rate and breathing which all lead to much lower energy use. It makes a mouth full of sunflower seeds go a long way."

 - See more at: http://blog.audubonguides.com/2010/03/01/backyard-chipmunks-living-the-good-life/#sthash.GTL4vo5r.dpuf

Diagram found online of chipmunk's home!

Young Chipmunks and Their Mom

Was a dark day for most of these thus some may be dark or slightly fuzzy since I couldn't use a faster shutter speed. Had the ISO at 800 and so dark on this dreary day.....Still, how often do you see three chipmunks? So excuse any heavy editing you may notice...if you don't notice, never mind!

 I think the one young 'un sees me kneeling against the window !!

Going back into the hole to escape the photographer...through the window.

Hummingbirds and Squirrels Out The Back Door

Dark overcast day....some pics fuzzy ... Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird

July 4th with the Ducks

Park photos of some ducks. Harsh sunshine for photography,  but gorgeous day in the 70's!