News from the Pond

The first picture shows the Beaty St. Pond a couple of months ago.  The white pipe is the siphon the town is using to lower the level.  Seems the state inspectors have found serious problems with the dam on the pond so they are requiring the level to be lowered substantially.  The other two pictures were made this morning and show the current level.  I'm guessing this is as low as they'll take it until they remove the fish which they are likely to do this winter.  Hope the funds for repairing the dam are found, soon.

Signs of Fall

As fall comes to this part of North Carolina we begin to see the leaves changing color.  Although it's October, only a few trees have begun to change.  The dogwood in my neighbor's yard is the most colorful one on our street.  Out on Beaty St. there are some other changes: the Poke Weed has lots of berries which will attract animals- unfortunately they might cross this busy street to get to them.  Also see lots of yellow flowers.  Among them is this goldenrod.