Parent willow (left) and offspring (right) Colors of the river Questionmark Questionmark underside Praying mentis Wild New England Aster Showy Goldenrod Wildflower bouquet Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) Great White Heron Belted Kingfisher Welcome Autumn! Heavy rain all night long. Wild grapes. September skies September skies September skies 31 Swings in a schoolyard. Beginning of Autumn Midday at the nature center. Under the Linden by the lake. September over the lake. Midday at the park. 200-year old willow. Wild asters. Beginning of Fall The Wonders Of A Forest The Water Lily September morning Monarch, 3rd generation this season Hummingbird moth. Great spangled Fritillary Michigan: Water snake Michigan: Water snake Michigan: Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) Ruby-throated hummingbird, female Young wood duck (Aix sponsa) Lexington, Michigan Michigan: Historical settler's home Michigan: Historical General Store Michigan: Historical church Michigan: Historical train station Lake Huron, Port Sanilac, Michigan. Lake Huron, Port Sanilac shore, Michigan. Lake Huron, south of Port Sanilac, Michigan