Fall in Florida

When I awoke for my early morning patrol on Pensacola Beach, it was evident fall had arrived in the Florida panhandle.



There isn't much fall foliage here, but the signs are everywhere...



In the brilliant yellow wildflowers,



the fields of purple,



the red of this dragon's mouth flower (well, at least that's what it looks like to me - anyone know what it is?)



and the butterflies starting their migration.



Even the bees are buzzing about the change in the weather. It may be a bit cool for my taste, but it sure makes Florida beautiful!