Harvest is well underway

The cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is the largest North American moth with a wing span 5-6 inches.  This cecropia caterpillar will have shed its skin 5 times or 5 “instals”. Each time it sheds its skin the caterpillar will change its appearance. My neighbour brought me this beautiful one. Here is a link to an excellent web page http://www.performance-vision.com/cecropia/cecropia.htm

Fields are full and the tops of maples are showing the first blush of colour to come

The creeks are full and their vegetation has reached its climax

and the Silver Maple has raised its  red flags warning that winter shall come again