Luna Moth

Summer is fast approaching. Weather went from early spring drizzle (40's and 50s) and drab to suddenly summer (mid-80's). It is Memorial Day weekend. The mostquitoes are back, the dragonflies are back. The luna moths are transformed into their emerald green. I put on the bug zapper to attract the moths. When we got home from visiting family, there was a small one on the living room screen. I always look forward to seeing them again.
Two yellow tail butterflies expired on the driveway. Why? I moved them aside and a third one came to check out the temporary morgue. Another why?

Beaver Work

Just read more about the beaver and their importance to vital habitat. I am honored that we have this beaver on our property. This evening I snuck down the driveway and caught the beaver at work. Now that the water has reached our driveway, it is easier to see the wildlife at work. He was busy making additions to one of his many dams.
This morning I saw a duck - wood duck or marganzer, waddling across our driveway. First time I have seen a duck on our driveway! with the water so close, the wildlife is now also getting close. I feel as if I am the midst of a new creation.

Full to the Brim

We have been socked in with rain now (a tropical depression of sorts) for three or more days now. Meanwhile in the land along the Miss. neighborhoods and whole communities are under water (some by the intentional outletting of water to prevent levee breaks in more populated areas, which issmall comfort to those who live in the affected rural communities).
So that is to say, we can't complain too much about the flooding on our property and the driveway, so far, is holding.
Today and the other day, too, I saw a pileated woodpecker. They are such dazzling creatures.
I also saw what probably was a turkey vulture, but had the wingspan of an eagle soar overhead against the gloomy sky. There was quite a chatter amongst the birds as it flew by.