Thanksgiving Autumn

One thing I really want to do lately is to go out and take photos of the gorgeous display of autumn here in Peterborough, especially as I walk through neighborhoods with beautiful red and orange maple leaves every morning to the bus stop.  This Thanksgiving break finally gave me a chance today to bike to Jackson Park and take some photos.

The explosion of colours is just astonishing!

Jackson Park lake.

My camera was struggling to properly focus on the forest birds due to the poor lighting.  However, I was lucky enough that this Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) stayed still for long enough to get this picture.

A swirl of blazing leaves.

Really look like flames.

Looking up.

Not all leaves are red yet.


Maybe next week?

As I got back to the house, I heard birds singing in the backyard.  I brought my camera and saw many chickadees going for the neighbors' feeders (makes me wonder if I should get one too).

Through the branches was this goldfinch.

And the bird that attracted to come out to the backyard - Northern Cardinal!  My first proper shot of this bird, I think.  Still not good enough though.

Oh yeah, happy Thanksgiving to those that celebrate it.  I have lots to be thankful for, such as this  much-needed three-day long weekend.