Autumn Peaking in Newport

So I was out on my usual hike today, down to Ballard Park, then down Hazard Rd. to Gooseneck Cove. then over to the "country lane" loop. not much wildlife because the wind is up today and they're all staying under cover. So I focused on Fall colors for today's photos.

There was nothing new in Ballard Park except a Nuthatch. Unfortunately he was flitting around too much for me to get a decent shot. So down Hazard Rd. to Gooseneck Cove, where these Fall foliage shots were taken, as well as the Mallards who were keeping a wary eye on me.

Farther on I came to some more interesting Fall foliage shots on Beacon Hill Rd., on the "country lane" leg of the hike.

And at the end of Beacon Hill Rd., just down from where it intersects Brenton Rd., was this pumpkin display at the entrance to a driveway:

And that's today's hike. Enjoy!

Comments: 12

Debbie G. Nov 2, 2007, 6:39pm EDT

Roy, how I'd love to take this walk with you. It is stunning. I love the rock wall, and what a perfect place for jack- o- lanterns. :)

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Kay M. Nov 2, 2007, 8:18pm EDT

Very beautiful photos! I enjoyed sharing your hike.

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Nov 2, 2007, 8:28pm EDT

I miss New England's hiking trails : - (
thanks for the great picture essay....I don't think I ever went on that particular hike but I have been to Newport a few times. I've always loved the stone walls in the New England area too...thanks again

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Nov 2, 2007, 9:05pm EDT

Roy - we haven't seen much of Fall at all around these parts. I am hoping that something will happen though the past few years have just gone from green to brown. That makes this especially delightful as I do love a little foliage peeping.

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elizabeth e. Nov 2, 2007, 10:19pm EDT

Great mallard shots...the green of the male just sparkled. We're almost through the peak too....and if Hurricane Noel comes flying in tomorrow The Color Show for this Fall will be over.

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Roy ☯ Hilbinger Nov 3, 2007, 8:38am EDT

Thanks, folks. Tonia, green right to brown is how most of the trees here change; I've just been picking out the colorful ones for these shot. It's the Maples who get colorful; everything else up here just goes brown.

Bob, Noel (or what's left of him) is blowing outside my window as I type. The leaves seem to be holding on, but I understand the worst is yet to come. We'll see.

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