August on the Mainland Dock

The shallow water by our mainland dock and some views along the way to our tiny island cottage. 

Oak Tree Island, here we come!

How Autumn Begins

 

The changes start by mid August. I love watching the colours and flowers change with the seasons. 

It starts with little details, the occasional new berry or bright coloured leaves.  The weather gets hot and the forest and gardens struggle in the heat and sometimes lack of water. By August the days and nights are cooler and we can feel the days growing a bit shorter. The container plants near our building reach their full glory and we love seeing them too.

Cottage Chef Merlin

Merlin tried his hand at baking at the cottage. 

We had a lot of fun with it and Merlin was very patient with his assistant chefs and videographers. After all, treat were involved,

Video of Merlin and his Toy

A little video of Merlin playing on the porch

August Plants

The heat of August comes and the fruit ripens, mushrooms begin to appear.

Plums

Wild Rose Hips

Pumpkin Blossoms

Pumpkin Patch

The Asters are fading

Shoreline Merlin

 

August 2025 Nights

 

Dusk to dark is a magical time. You can feel the temperature drop and the winds change. The bird calls change from the chipper little song birds to mournful loon calls.  Insects buzz becomes louder and there is a perfume that comes off the flowers in the dusk air.

August 2026. Merlin “photo time”

We decided to try and get some good lake pics of Merlin. Puppy energy, uneven terrain, and tired photographers made for some challenges.  Merlin was confused but very happy with treat bribes.