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Autumn Glory!
6 November 2006. Britain, notorious for its changeable weather, has been enjoying a long spell of sunny days... just as the autumn leaves have been changing colour. Time then to get out and enjoy the countryside before winter sets in.
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The leaves have turned red, yellow and golden brown, creating a spectacular scene across parks, forests and woodlands. The fallen leaves make a rustling sound as people walk through them. |
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You may see some of the last acorns of the seasons. Acorns are the fruit of the oak tree. Oaks are very common in the UK and are often associated with England. |
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You may also find mushrooms and other fungi in hedgerows and under trees. If you're really lucky, you may see something more unusual such as a fairy ring (a circle of mushrooms) or a beautiful red and white mushroom such as the one called 'fly agaric'. Be careful, though - these are poisoinous, like many of the red berries you can see at this time of year. |
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Most British trees turn bare in the winter but some do not - they are evergreen. Pines, for example, have needles instead of leaves, and these stay on the tree all year round. You can often see cones in autumn. |
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So, if you are living in Britain, this autumn, go out and see what you can find!
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