We are fortunate to live in an area where it is common to see raccoons and fox; a family of deer romping through the yard is a daily sight! We can look out our back window anytime of day and see wild turkeys wandering around in the grass. And let me tell you those birds are more fun to watch than the gaggles of Canadian Geese that have overtaken many Twin Cities parks. In addition to the squirrels, bunnies and chipmunks that are common in most residential communities, eagles, hawks, turtles, and even an occasional bear have been known to live in our neighborhood.
Though the natural beauty is wonderful year round, capturing the beauty of Ham Lake on a crisp October afternoon was a joy that needed to be shared. Here are a few snapshots of the tapestry of color that I experienced last Sunday as I walked through my neighborhood.
Apple, oak and aspens in our side yard to the north.
Catalpa, aspen, red oak, white oak and pines in our side yard to the south.
A bank of beautiful oaks across the prairie to the east.
Colorful beauty across a Ham Lake sod field.
Amazing burst of golds, oranges, crimsons, and greens accented by the white bark of the birches that have already lost their leaves.
Autumn beauty upclose!
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