Is Autumn Coming Early This Year?

I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that the leaves are changing colour. Very odd since we are still summer and August (usually) being the hottest month of the year. It is also the time when many people take vacations to the south of France. This year I'm sure many people are not too happy with the summer weather as it has been cold and raining.

Many berries are ripening and falling off their branches.

The birds like these berries (below)

One of the chickens from the "wandering chicken family." Yep, they're still loose in the village.