From the Lawn Tractor

Last evening I decided to try and get a few blogworthy photos while on the lawn tractor.  This first one was taken as I mowed around some elderberry bushes: 

It was quite cool out---our hot summer weather seems to have made its exit for the year.  A north wind was blowing, too, making it feel even chillier.  Before we know it, these leaves will be changing to fall colors: 

There was a bird gathering going on, something we’re seeing more of now that late summer has arrived: