Autumn Leaves
By mid-November, maple trees and other hardwoods have few of their leaves remaining. Their autumn colors are now strewn along the trails. The rains have returned and the fall winds are blowing. Snow is glistening on the foothills down to 2,000 feet.
Early morning rainbow over Portland
Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens behind the Columbia River
Elk and Deer
Roosevelt Elk are beginning to move into safe areas. Crows and other resident birds are searching for food. They all know winter is not far away.
Maple leaves
Urban Blacktail Deer
Vernonia Lake
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Herd Bull with his herd
Before
After
Late afternoon on the Madonna Bridge
Late bloomer
Vernonia Lake
West Hills
I love the fall colors, but I think the rainbow photo takes the cake. It’s so vibrant!