Due to the recent heavy rain, the stream was flowing strongly.
A hawk, perhaps a Red-tailed (Buteo jamaicensis), soars over the reservoir. Ducks, song birds and possibly squirrels kicked up a ruckus as it flew by.
An American Toad (Bufo americanus) (small, perhaps an adult in its first year) hopped along the trail as I headed back to the parking area. By this Saturday (9/18/10) the sun had returned and I was ready for a short walk at Colonial Park. It turns out I did have a sinus infection and I was eager to get some sun before resting throughout the rest of the weekend. The sun was out, but the weather was crisp and cool around 60 degrees.
Near the start of the trail some interesting orange beetles (which I will not attempt to identify) rest on the seed pod of a weed species.
The usual domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) and mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) were hanging around the pond area to the left of the gazebo.
I noticed the Osage-orange trees (Maclura pomifera) had run their course for the season. The osage oranges (grapefruit-sized globes that have a textured surface that looks like brains) were scattered over the ground.
Occasionally, the green orbs would appear unexpectedly at some distance from any tree. I understand that squirrels tear them up to eat the seeds, but they have to constitute a big load for even the largest squirrels in this area to pick up and move.
A lucky shot of what I think may be Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) or other small chorus frog. I always hear but seldom see these tiny frogs. They emit a distinctive "chirp" when they hear you coming and jump away, into the water. I was pleased to finally have a photo of such an elusive species.
A White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) walks through the deeper part of the woods along the trail. A fawn trailed behind her.This Sunday I wanted another short walk to celebrate the abundant sunshine and 80 degree weather. I headed out for about 1/2 hour along the Delaware-Raritan Canal from the Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ parking area.
I was surprised to see that not only had water persisted in some low lying areas, but also had been present for a sufficient length of time for duckweed to grow.
The sun shown beautifully on the plants in this swamp like area. Fall is in the air and the abundant greenery is slowly changing to browns, reds and golds. 
After a pleasant time walking along the water, I returned home to write this post up and work on draining my sinuses. I understand that other areas (e.g. anywhere except NJ) have received moderate (versus low) rainfall this summer and I look forward to another beautiful autumn season.
I was surprised to see that not only had water persisted in some low lying areas, but also had been present for a sufficient length of time for duckweed to grow.
The sun shown beautifully on the plants in this swamp like area. Fall is in the air and the abundant greenery is slowly changing to browns, reds and golds. 
After a pleasant time walking along the water, I returned home to write this post up and work on draining my sinuses. I understand that other areas (e.g. anywhere except NJ) have received moderate (versus low) rainfall this summer and I look forward to another beautiful autumn season.
