Soil conditions are slightly damp still, with heavy dew's occurring most mornings and days with cooler temperatures. Trees are starting their fall color parade with sugar maples showing the most striking colors. Bushes are just now showing a tinge of color or yellowing. Grasses and vegetation are still growing strong. Birds that are migrating south to winter feeding grounds have started the journey. We have not seen any hummingbirds at any time of the day for the past 7 days. Small mammals have been active in search of ripening nuts such as acorns or walnuts. Larger mammals have been more visible lately.