This past week was beautiful, even though we had rain for three days. We’ve needed rain for months and to finally have some was a relief. We continued to walk the boardwalk through cool drizzle and wind which made for invigorating walks. Such days usually ended by the fire which we lit recently for the season. 

Before the rain last week we went to Bonshaw Park to walk the hills. My husband and I are spoiled walking in the Summerside area which is a flat landscape. While we walk every day, the Bonshaw Hills were a challenge as my poor heart can testify. However, I survived and plan to visit Bonshaw more often. 

The West River flows through the park at Bonshaw and is a favourite fishing spot of many. 

There are a few stairways among the hills as well. 

Of course, the beauty of the area is a reason to stop periodically this time of year.

In places the trail is leaf covered and requires care in walking 

since the roots of trees may be reaching across the trail and be invisible.

We also walked the Rotary Friendship Trail in Summerside this past week. The ferns continue to rust 

as walls of colour are evident at every turn. 

Meanwhile, along the boardwalk, the male Bald Eagle has sub-let the Osprey nest and is in residence periodically. 

He ignored the Canada Geese which flew overhead as I photographed him.

On the home front, the resident Red Fox which lives in our area, 

usually only visible on our security camera, rested in the sun across the street one morning. It was interesting to see its stand-off with a neighbourhood cat. The fox was aware of the cat before the cat knew of the fox. The cat turned into the trees and the fox just stood its ground.

Along the boardwalk, the morning shadows mute the autumn colour as the geese overhead in the distance fill the air with their honking. 

On the bay, a young Herring Gull enjoys a meal of crab.

As always, the maple leaves are brilliant in variety and colour. We will probably enjoy their presence for another week.

I hope you have a wonderful week.