Sawmill Creek Ponds are a series of three small man made storm water retention ponds. They are enjoyed by many waterbirds such as ducks, herons, geese, egrets etc. The surrounding land is covered with bush and home to smaller birds and animals. And of course wildflowers.
A visit in mid-September found some flowers blossoming. After having an over abundant crop everywhere of Queen Anne's Lace this year, their seed pods were everywhere with some blooms hanging on.
Giant sunflower plants (not the domesticated kind) were in full bloom.
Fall asters, in two shades, were blooming, some covered by fresh dew
The Canada thistle had gone to seed, the sow thistle was starting to seed, while the milkweed was still holding back in pods.
A few land snails were in evidence, perhaps enjoying the abundant dew...
A grasshopper was hiding in the deep grass, while a small male sweat bee was in plain sight.
Golden rod and highbush cranberry were seen in many places.
Hints of fall colours were showing
