predawn, not a whisper of wind
Category: slabtown
Haliaeetus leucocephalus, Hyphantria cunea
The good thing. Eagle was on overwatch while I pushed the lawnmower.
On the ground, trees are defoliated by some variety of tent caterpillar. They seem to be partial to walnut and pecan trees but they are munching on the yearling oaks as well.
Silhouetted.
Hoping someone can help me with critter ID.
RMH says:
The fall webworm feeds on just about any type of deciduous tree, where leaves are chewed; branches or the entire tree may become defoliated. Worldwide, it has been recorded from 636 species,[6] and is considered to be among the most polyphagous of insects. In the eastern U.S., pecan, walnut, American elm, hickory, fruit trees, and some maples are preferred hosts; in some areas persimmon and sweetgum are also readily eaten. In the west, alder, willow, cottonwood and fruit trees are commonly used.–Wikipedia
Slabtown Road
continuity
bucket of bugs
Ardea herodias herodias
Great Blue is the largest North American heron, with a head-to-tail length of 91–140 cm (36-55 in), a wingspan of 167-201 cm (66-79 in), and a weight of 2–3.6 kg (4.4-8 lbs).–Wikipedia
The herons on Town Creek sound a little like this.
Great_Blue_Heron
oligohaline mesohaline
In search of additional species for vegetative control against erosion. Don’t know the salinity, ppt of salt in the water. VIMS… Help!
day of rest
Ardea herodias herodias
The Great Blue Heron was one of the many species originally described by Carolus Linnaeus in his 18th century work, Systema Naturae.–Wikipedia
(herons and the ospreys do not socialize)
Pandion haliaetus
The Osprey is unusual in that it is a single species that occurs nearly worldwide.–Wikipedia
(this is the way I keep house)