October 15th was the first day of the early muzzleloading deer season here in Pennsylvania. I elected to not hunt. I may not 
hunt until the end of next week when I will be tagging along with my step father Bob. he will hunt the senior rifle season beginning on October 20. 
However, I did spend several hours in the woods enjoying the day. the afternoon temperatures reached around 72, but there was a frost in the Cherry Run area I was walking. The temperatures are being broadcasted to be near 80 half of the upcoming week.
Hickory hulls
I walked the hill searching for buck and turkey sign, as well as, observing tidbits of the natural world. The woods became alive 
with chipmunk and squirrel activity. I saw three gray squirrels in one hickory tree gathering hickory nuts.
I was easing along a flat area when I noticed the hindquarters of a deer at about 45 yards. I silently stalked the deer until I positioned myself behind a larger cherry tree. If the deer continued moving as she was I would have a great opportunity for some nice photos against yellow vegetation. As deer so often do she turned and walked on my left side. This caused me to turn strongly to my left while my knees were still facing forward.
Sulfur Mushroom
As she moved upslope I slowly turned my upper torso while holding the camera on her. I managed a number of shots before she 
Dogwood berries
walked out outside of movement zone. If I would have been hunting the hunt would have been over since this doe was only about thirty yards from me. I would see several other deer as I walked.
I would see some old turkey scratchings as well as plenty of buck rubs and scrapes. I saw three woodies on Cherry Run as I crossed the creek. They 
returned their escape flying directly over me for the second time.
Sheephead Mushroom
Mushrooms are everywhere. the conditions have been perfect. I found some more Sheepshead mushrooms. I gathered a nice one last week. I love the flavor of these ‘rooms. Some call them Hen of the Woods. The largest I found was about 18 inches in size. I gathered two smaller ones for ease of carry.
I spent the afternoon on the deck watching the antics of the red squirrels and the many birds at the feeder. I did some reading and writing, too.
Cherry Run
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Beautiful pictures. Absolutely stunning color and clarity!
Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words.
And you’ve got some great shots of that chicken of the woods… I’ve never heard it called a sulfer mushroom! When young and tender they make for some really good eating!
Thank you very much. We made use of the Chicken of the Woods mushrooms in various ways this year. My dad always called tem Sheephead. The Sulfur Mushroom is a different specie and not a Chicken of the Woods. I believe they are edible, but I haven’t researched them enough to be certain. Thank you again.