Deciduous forests quite bare. 27 - Rain brought out earthworms on sidewalks and streets in numbers. Boston ivy vines showing beautiful fall colors, mostly tones of red, and some yellow. Silver maples are sunny-yellow. Marshes look mostly brown from a distance because cattail plants are now mostly brown.
Pin oaks colorful with bright reds and rich browns.
Tree sparrows arrived. In rural Carver County, alfalfa fields are lush green. 31 - Nice pockets of fall color. Gardeners continue picking tomatoes. House finches are feeding on green ash seeds.