Lantern Hill walking…and odd black things

Howdee all,

Jeff and I walked one of my favorite places just a few miles from where I grew up.

We used to hike Lantern Hill  as kids with Mom and Dad..and have fond memories.

(Oh..I saved the odd black things for the end..so if you want to see them now just skip to the bottom.)

Can you see the Heart coming up from the ground?

I like coming here in the fall to see how the colors are brewing..

It isn't quite peak..lots of yellows..

Reflections..

Berries of ? Viburnum?

I loved these low growing little maples.

Oh look..a shroom..

Mushroom unidentified

Oh now that’s some color!

You can see the bit of color in this photo below..

Still mostly yellow and bits of orange here and there.

This is always a pleasant walk..Some uphill for exercise..

Another heart..

Leaf on moss..

As we reached the top of Lantern Hill we came across Black and Turkey Vultures soaring around..

This one stopped for a rest.

A bit more orange..

We did see and hear Golden crowned Kinglets here.

I was looking mostly for shrooms on this walk..

and was disappointed that we only saw a few..

I did see this gorgeous clump of mushrooms..

Nope..I don’t know what these are either.

It was a lovely walk none the less…and the yellows were brilliant.

I think we will wait a few days and walk here again.

So here are the black things I mentioned..

 

Is this Beech Bark spot?

Happy Autumn everyone! Hope you are enjoying it.

I just want to mention I have been having  Chiropractic appointments three times a week..I have traction and adjustments and am feeling much better.