pine cones

There are a number of pine trees along the walkway at work, and recently there have been a lot of pine cones dropping there. It took a few days, but, sure enough, they ended up becoming meals for squirrels and other animals in the area. It is amazing really, how all the pieces seem to fit together in the natural world. Summer turns to fall, and animals need to store up for the upcoming winter. Food falls from the sky just at the time it is needed. The squirrels return the favor by planting a few of the seeds in the process of getting ready for the cold season.