Steep-walled pits shadowed in the lowering sunlight are the lairs of antlion larvae which are often referred to as doodlebugs. The larvae wait patiently, I guess, for small insects, mostly ants, to tumble into the pit to be captured and consumed as food. It may take months for the doodlebugs to catch enough food toContinue reading “Oodles of Doodles”
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Danger Dangling
It’s been more than a month since our last hurricane passed by, but its dangers remain. Leaves on branches broken off during the storm have turned brown, revealing them to be dangling like the sword of Damocles, and threatening to drop down at any unannounced moment. Most would be annoying and perhaps a little painfulContinue reading “Danger Dangling”
Word in the Woods
This stone was wedged in the fork of a tree along a trail, quietly sharing its happy thought for passers by. I hope this brightens your Monday, even if only a little. #cheers #happythought #monday
Left Leaf
We had parked under an oak tree and upon return, found this fallen leaf conveniently cradled in the passenger window frame, begging for attention. I don’t suppose that oak trees can smile, but if they could, I have no doubt that the tree which had dropped this leaf would have been smirking. #oaktree #oakleaf #smileContinue reading “Left Leaf”
Little Green Cannibal
We came across this praying mantis while walking on a local greenway trail. It seemed not the least bit interested in us, nor bothered by our presence. We were neither food nor potential mates, fortunately, for the female praying mantis draws little distinction between the two. When a female mantis captures its prey, which canContinue reading “Little Green Cannibal”
Berry Beautiful
A quiet walk through the woods often conjures serenity that can last through the rest of the day, especially when treated to scenes like this. #beautyberry #serenity #walk #woods
Mountain High
It’s better not having to take off from a high altitude when you’re flying light aircraft. The thin air at higher altitudes robs the engine of horsepower and limits the airplane’s performance. This lengthens the takeoff roll considerably and decreases the rate of climb. Cruising speed is also decreased a bit. Even so, this lightContinue reading “Mountain High”
Top of the Morning
These ibises seem to have a much more bird-worthy perch than their cohorts from yesterday’s post, which were snoozing in the middle of the street. I suspect that these two had not yet had breakfast and were probably mapping out their plans for the day. I do imagine that the neighborhood is much more interestingContinue reading “Top of the Morning”
Idle Ibises
It was a lovely morning and after arising early, flying about and feeding on bugs and worms in the nearby lawns, these ibises seemed to think that it was time for a nice nap. And what better place to snooze than in the middle of a street? Their naptime lasted longer than I expected, butContinue reading “Idle Ibises”
Veteran Days
Forty-four years ago we were deployed to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, to care for refugees from the Marianna Boat Lift in 1980. Our unit was from Fort Sill, Oklahoma and we provided primary care and emergency medical services. I could tell many stories from my time there, some curious, some amusing but others, deadly serious. Fortunately,Continue reading “Veteran Days”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 