Fall | Ranjan's Writings

It was October— Fall, my favorite season. The air was crisper, the sky bluer and the trees beginning to change color. I kept a wary eye on the trees and the prognostications on TV and newspapers on the best times to view Fall colors and where. So, when I read in the Bucks County Courier Times that it was time to visit Tyler State Park for the seasonal bonanza, I got into my car and headed over.

At the Schofield Covered Bridge, Tyler Park, PA.

Tyler State Park covering 1711 acres of woodland, meadows, hiking and horse riding trails in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has another prime attraction, the Schofield Covered Bridge.

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Deer in my backyard

I woke up early. It was a beautiful day. The sun had just peeked over the horizon and the treetops were ablaze with color. Ah Fall! My favorite season. I got up and walked to the window and stopped dead in my tracks. There, in my backyard were three deer, one with antlers. They already had their brown winter coats which contrasted beautifully against the dark green of the lawn and the bright yellow of the trees. I grabbed my camera, swiftly donned a jacket and crept outside. I tried to stay downwind in the shadow of my house but failed. The stag lifted his noble, antlered head and stared at me, nose twitching. His cotton-tail rose slowly, preparatory to give the warning call. I froze. He relaxed and resumed grazing. The light was not optimal but I look a few photos. I watched mesmerized as he gradually walked away.

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