Living up to name

The lovely red leaves on this red oak don't mean an early fall has arrived.  Rather, this is sign of new growth, even with the rainy, cloudy summer we've been experiencing.  The new leaves, sporting their natural color, will turn green after we get some sun back.  We'll see the beautiful red again this fall.

This photo was taken after some brush cutting this a.m.  Weeds, softwoods, and quaking aspen are getting wacked to make room for the young birches, sugar maple, and oaks that can be found throughout the property.