Fall is such an absolutely glorious time in Greensboro, North Carolina. The above photo was taken on Lewiston Road as the sun was low to the horizon. The grasses in the field are partly glowing and partly shaded. The cloudless sky is sporting a waxing gibbous moon and waiting for the full moon in five days, on Halloween. The purple Martin gourd houses are noticeably the whitest feature of the photo. The little abandoned building hiding to the right of the birdhouse post is a weathered gray that almost looks white.
While the Purple Martins have already headed south for the winter, it would be a perfect time to install a gourd system for them as they return as early as February and sometimes the ground is still frozen. They do like to be around a water source and are one of nature's best bug busters. If you want to learn more about Purple Martin Time in the Carolinas, here is a wonderful place to start. You will even learn about their mass migrations. While you won't see Purple Martins, today should be a sunny day; perfect for taking a little time to go outside and explore nature.
Beautifully taken.
Posted by: William Kendall | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 04:16 PM