Weekly Yard Report
Aug. 21st, 2019 10:07 pmOver the past few years, my thinking about insects has undergone a sea change. Insects are more than an annoyance and intrusion into our lives. Insects are animals and deserve respect and care just like mammals or reptiles or birds. They are part of the wildlife. And, unlike us, they fill important roles in the environment.
I have always airlifted spiders out of the house and planted flowers for the butterflies and bees, but I am trying to love the less charismatic insects, too (as long as they stay out of our house).
I have always airlifted spiders out of the house and planted flowers for the butterflies and bees, but I am trying to love the less charismatic insects, too (as long as they stay out of our house).
Weekly Yard Report
Aug. 15th, 2019 10:20 pmThe leaves of the clematis on the lamp post are turning black. Probably a fungal disease. Strange since it has been dry the last few weeks. That plant has been there for twenty years without any problems.
A young red-tailed hawk has been hanging around our yard. We first spotted him yesterday, and he was perched on the back fence this morning. Not in the least bit frightened of us. I am tempted to put raw meat out for him, but he needs to learn to feed himself. A photo of our handsome visitor.

A young red-tailed hawk has been hanging around our yard. We first spotted him yesterday, and he was perched on the back fence this morning. Not in the least bit frightened of us. I am tempted to put raw meat out for him, but he needs to learn to feed himself. A photo of our handsome visitor.
