The searing heat of the dog days of summer has finally passed, and cool autumn weather is upon us. Some much-needed rain has perked up sun-scorched grasses and with each passing day, more and more trees are displaying their radiant fall splendor.
To celebrate the turning of the seasons, here are five great photos of birds in fall, all past submissions to our annual Picture This: Your Great Outdoors Photo Contest.
Barred Owl © Cheryl Rose, Photo Contest 2013
Canada Geese © Harold Dubnow, Photo Contest 2012
Golden-crowned Kinglet © Mary Keleher, Photo Contest 2013
Blue Jay © Davey Walters, Photo Contest 2014
Black-capped Chickadee © Rich Lewis, Photo Contest 2014