Colors of Fall Leaves - Greenspring area of Williamsburg

Fall Leaves

As late October quickly approaches there is a change going on in the area of Greensprings Trail in Williamsburg, Va.  While the changes in the colors are subtle, there is a change coming to the trail.  With the drop in temperature, the lush green of the thick forest is giving way as the leaves begin to fall and others still on their limbs change to beautiful hues of yellow, orange and red. 

A Day relaxing in Colonial Williamsburg

The following photos were taken on a recent outing to Colonial Williamsburg.  It was an absolutely gorgeous day here in the Historic Triangle of Virginia.  Although it was early fall, the leaves were far from starting to change color in this region.  My camera lense often led me to the garden sheds scattered around the Colonial buildings.  I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed the visit to one of my favorite areas. 

Fresh Air - Early Fall in Jamestown/Williamsburg

Greensprings Interpretive Trail overlook 4 October 2011

My walk this morning was a beautiful reminder of how much nature and beauty is in the area of Jamestown/Greensprings in our little corner of Williamsburg/James City County.  It is a bright and magnificent day with the skies and woodlands filled with vibrant shades of blues and greens. 

A great day to be out in the fresh air of Williamsburg, Va

Woodpecker

Cooper's Hawk along the Greensprings Interpretive trail

I have discovered that their are more varieties of Hawk than I ever imagined.  Often on the far end of the trail from our home, I have seen a hawk, but have never had a close look at him.  Today, I quickly discovered this Hawk on a tree near the area where I was observing a woodpecker.

A visit to a bird classification website tells me it is a Cooper's Hawk.

Beautiful day to be in the open air enjoying an early fall in Virginia

Along the Greensprings Interpretive Greenway Trail a James City County Park