A touch of fall in the air ...

A little earlier this year than other years, but I can feel a slight touch of fall in the air. Hopefully it will pass and lovely moderate days will return.

The leaves will soon change their hue and burst forth in full fall colors. But meantime the waterfall on the trout pond glistens like a rare white diamond.

Why do I work when I could swim ... how tempting is this pool on the banks of the Rogue River?

I need to concentrate on my work. But now I see what the pool in front of the guest house on the Rogue River looks like this morning, and I want to be there, not here.

Sutton Ranches - never looked better or more tempting. I'm going to earmark some time on the weekend for the pool - I've decided. Can't think of a lovelier place that I know of, to relax and swim in crystal clear water on wonderful sunny dry heat days.

http://www.SuttonRanches.com

I'm sure there are fish in the Rogue ...

 
It always seems to have someone fishing nearby, and where else but on your ranch Rogue River frontage to the riffle watching them land that catch of the day.

Sure looks like fun, but the trout and bass ponds on the ranch are a lot gentler for me. Still, it is fun to see them land their prizes, especially from the cool of the tree shadows as the temperature nudges into the 90s. September 12th, 2013.

Oregon Airport 08 - Southern Oregon - White City

Not many might know that Oregon Airport #08 is located right on the Sutton on Rogue ranch property. It's a private landing strip, but has all facilities. For many years it was a major heliport, and has a hanger that is built specifically to service helicopters.

It's always kept in immaculate condition. It is private and secluded. But I always love to see those that drop by to visit in their small craft, even if they are just practicing their landing skills. Just 12 miles from Medford International airport. Very accessible and convenient to the Rogue Valley area.

Summer Coolness - Sutton on Rogue Ranch Waterfall on Fish Pond.

Mid-summer, and it's great to be surrounded by 'coolness'. None more so, perhaps, than the beautiful waterfall on the Sutton Ranch at the trout pond. Great living in Southern Oregon. Simply the best!

Dog-chaser Delight - Flocks of Canadian Geese.

Just lately there have been numerous groups/flocks of Canadian Geese enjoying the pastures (and the fish ponds) here at Sutton on Rogue ranch.

Those in the pasture let me get a little closer than usual. The dog loves these wonderful birds, and gets great delight at seeing them fly off as he scurries towards them. I think I said in an earlier blog post that this place is bird watcher's paradise!

A bit of Trivia: Did you know that when geese are flying, it is known as a skein of geese?

The young ones.

I'm enjoying seeing these dear deer around at the moment. They are sweet and so naively young - inquisitive about everything.  I wonder what lies ahead for them.

These two, possibly brothers, look so content in one of Sutton on Rouge pastures - so beautiful in the golden rays of the setting sun.