Falling Leaves

Today I spent a little time outdoors on this sunny cold day raking a few crunchy leaves on my front lawn.

This past Autumn was unusual in that the leaves did not fall until quite late.  Most of the trees in my area have now dropped their leaves, but a stubborn Sycamore remains, clutching large dry papery brown leaves to the end.

I did not have many black walnuts this year- only a scattering- I left them for the squirrels to eat when they are done pillaging my suet feeders which are meant for my birds!