Searching For Foliage, Ducks, And Sparrows

I went for a morning walk at Highland Pond in Middletown. The foliage season has been lagging this year, probably due to the excessive amount of rain we've had this season. I was able to enjoy a glimpse of fall color as I walked around the pond.

Sparrow migration seems to be running behind schedule too this year for whatever reason. There's been a few new ducks showing up in the area although that usually doesn't get going until November. Wood Ducks can be found in Connecticut most of the year if you know where to look. They may be common but they're not common looking!

There was a dozen or so making their way around the pond. The pictures were zoomed in from quite a distance.

So, not many sparrows seen other than a few White-throated but a little foliage and some handsome Wood Ducks. As Meatloaf used to say- "2 out of 3 ain't bad"!