With that windy spell the other week some trees have already yielded their annual leaf crop to the elements. But look out for the next batch: birch, beech and oak leaves will soon be falling and if you go to a wooded area near by you can either just enjoy the sight of leaves in the breeze, or you can test your agility and hand eye co-ordination.
Trying to catch leaves in midair is surprisingly addictive, not to mention quite tricky. Also, you may or may not know, that you get a wish if you catch it before it touches the ground.
Once caught you may find yourself, like me, wondering what type of tree they came from. The ones in this image are black poplar. Don't fight the urge to find out, do some research and get better acquainted with your local trees.