The Field Notes

Observations from imaginary nature walks

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 — autumn

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        /    \
       (  ()  )
        \    /    falling
         `--'  .
           \  '
            \.

flora

Sugar maple turning early—one branch going red while the rest is green.

fauna

Crows gathering in the evening, heading to their roost. Social again.

sky

First hard frost tonight. I covered the tender things.

earth

The compost pile steams in the morning cold.