The Coot is Back in Town

American coots migrate north for the summer. Their return is a sign of autumn. As of Sunday, at least one of them has returned.

American coot on Jamaica Pond
American coot on Jamaica Pond

The trees and shrubs around Jamaica Pond are slowly catching up to the coots, but remain green for the most part.

Waters and tree-line of Jamaica Pond
Waters and tree-line of Jamaica Pond

Pockets here and there, though, show clear signs of fall.

Fall color along Jamaica Pond
Fall color along Jamaica Pond
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