In my previous post, I introduced you to some of the beautiful birds which visit my local park and pond over the course of a day. Today, I'd like to show you some of the flora which attracts many of the birds and insects that inhabit this area and others. Please remember to click on each photo to enlarge it.
Since late in the spring, one branch of this berry-producing tree has been bright orange. Every other limb sports nothing but green leaves and berries, so this isn't its autumn foliage - just a colourful contrast to the rest of the tree. It's where the robins in the previous post were perched.
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Here are some of the ripened berries which the birds find so tasty.
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And from a different perspective.
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This tiny bloom is only about one centimeter (less than a half inch) in diameter.
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These lily pads were found at Mill Pond - a twenty minute drive from home, in the center of a small town. They reminded me of a Claude Monet painting.
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These colourful wildflowers grow along the park path. They attract birds, bees, butterflies and my camera lens.
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Snapdragons are emerging everywhere throughout the fields near Frank's place. He'll probably stop by and comment about how its petals remind him of.. something.
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In his front yard, this tiny leaf had fallen and was clinging to the tip of a larger leaf. I thought there was something tender and endearing about it.
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In his back yard, these tiny purple Clematis buds...
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.. grow into these large, profuse blooms. This photo was inspired by my dear bloggie friend Protege of
Life Work and Pleasure, who has been keeping us abreast of her Clematis plant's growth with weekly updates since spring. Consider checking out her blog - she always has something wonderful to share.
(please click to enlarge)And thank you all for sharing your time with me. More pics in a few days.
A close up of the dazzling orange flower found in the bouquet featured in my previous post. 
The setting sun does it part to warm brick, wood and the bare bones of this patio chair. 
Tiger lilies joyously seek out the summer sun.
A game of dodge ball makes a splash as it bounces through a playground's water pad. 
The gentle wings of summer flutter and dive into autumn so quickly - a metamorphic dance of vibrant colours. 
Spindle berries produce brilliant colours as autumn approaches. Orange berries under magenta pods. 
These rusty old gears have been weathered by exposure to many seasons of our Canadian climate.
Fall is the season of orange. Trees magically transform from their summer greens to autumn's fire. 
The late day sunshine illuminates this fallen oak leaf. 
An ideal way to relax after a perfect day. Bottoms up!
