Spirit of Nature

Waxhaw, NC  2024

The town of Waxhaw recently completed a new public space/park located in the historic downtown district.  It was officially opened this past weekend and served to host the town's annual Kaleidoscope Festival.  This sculpture was the centerpiece of the new grounds.  

 

No Soliciting

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 

Trail Entrance

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 

Knotty Tree

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 

Interesting Tree

Waxhaw, NC  2024

Do trees grow like this naturally?  

 

Cicada Nymphs

Waxhaw, NC  2024

These are cicadas that recently emerged from the ground and haven't molted yet into their winged-adult form.  I saw these on a number of trees.

 

More Cicadas

Waxhaw, NC  2024

 It has been about 4 weeks now since the cicadas have emerged.  So far, the numbers I have seen are no where near what I thought it would be.  I know they are out there, since you can hear them calling.  It's a constant drone, much like a sci-fi movie ray gun noise.  They should only be around for another couple of weeks, and then these broods won't appear again for either another 13 or 17 years.