Did you ever wonder why Autumn is also called, "Fall?"

I have 2 different types of Maple Tree in my yard.

In the front, I have this lovely Sugar Maple:


As you can see, most of the leaves have dropped. (Taken on Tuesday; they are all down now, due to the downpours of rain we had Wed and Thurs.)

I have a Sugar Maple in the back yard as well. I also have a Swamp Maple. Have a look:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSSeHojySHk

Another view of the Swamp Maple:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMwApt8RwVw

Yes, in the Spring the seed whirly gigs drop 4 to 6 weeks apart as well. Sigh.