We are caught up in tennis. It's been fun having a distraction. JB is still tired, but improving every day.
This is an Imperial moth found on the front deck in June 2012.
I am still wondering what these are. Imperial Moths or bats? I did some research.
The Imperial Moth has a particular relationship with its environment. It only lives a week. It doesn't eat, either. I haven't seen the caterpillars, I don't think. Female moths lay eggs on the foliage of host plants, where caterpillars feed on leaves from Maple, Oaks, and Pine trees.
bugs or bats? from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
I popped down to the trailcams (long sleeves, bug spray), and found the camera askew. I got all excited! We haven't seen them around the house, they follow the shore of the wetland around us. They are smart bears and wary of humans. The former gun range in behind this island in the wetland. The bears don't like tromping in the wetland water. I've tracked them around it.
Papa Bear from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
June 29th Booboo Bear came by. First he mauls the camera, scares himself, and then poops in front of it. Seriously!June 29 Booboo from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Butch Racoon is giving McGregor Muskrat a hard time. Both Booboo and Butch.
Butch & muskrat from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
13 comments:
I love the moth and the bear! Take care, have a wonderful day and happy weekend!
Hari OM
I've missed most of this year's tennis (and Tour de France) due to having to scuttle about the country for various events... love that moth and of course the animal antics are always fun! YAM xx
Fantastic flying critters...I haven't ever seen bats flying, so don't know, but these might be pretty small for them. Silly old bears!
They don't eat at all after becoming a moth? I do not want to be a moth, I want to be a bear, they eat a lot!
What a huge moth! And to only live a week... Natural History is a fascinating subject, and creature life cycles vary so much.
We had one young fellow walk by and give the camera a kiss. It has been awhile since we've seen one. The fox ran by with something small with a long tail in it's mouth. Not sure if it was a squirrel or a baby raccoon, he was on the MOVE. I think the raccoons have taken up residence in the neighbours barn right behind us.
Two ends of the size spectrum.
Papa Bear is pretty darned big! I think I'll stick with the moth!
What a nice moth!
Moths are often just as beautiful as butterflies aren't they?
Beautiful moths! I've never seen anything like it.
Uuuummm.... I hope you don't ever run into a bear in the woods. I've been hearing about some bear attacks that are spooky.
the camera gives you many stories.
But I didn't see the baby bear get excited about pooing like the toilet paper bear in the commercial! Just be safe! Linda in Kansas
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