The new parents will have plenty to feed this kids, too, as April is our month for plagues of moth catepillars. Usually we only have to deal with buck and tussock moths catepillars (they both sting), but I'm seeing some new varieties, like this one in the the yard right where I walk the dogs every day:
My best guess by comparing my pic to photos on the web is that it's a salt marsh catepillar, which isn't supposed to sting. My personal policy is not to touch anything with spines, so I scooped him up with a spade to relocate him.
In the mail I got my latest ARC from Library Thing's Early Reviewer Program:
So now I have something new to read in between stalking cardinals and ferrying catepillars.
What has spring delivered to your doorstep? Let us know in comments.
That cardinal is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWe had a pretty fierce storm with hail last night. I did a walk through our place this morning and didn't spot any damage. The lightning strikes were so intense you'd think we were in a war zone. I almost considered going in the closet with the dog. :)
As I sit here at work, bound to my pc by perpetual phone calls, I can look out of the window and see the blossom on the trees. We have one just beginning to bloom with white and a lovely pink one. Such beautiful colours and they really help a busy working day go by.
ReplyDeleteApple blossoms. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here, looking out the glass vestibule into the parking lot beyond, watching my attack geese chase anyone who tries to enter my building. I love spring :)
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