Waxhaw, NC 2024
A continuation of my first blog, now originating from North Carolina with photographs and reflections on "retired" life.
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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.
Monday, May 13, 2024
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.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Happy Mother's Day
Old Bridge, NJ 2017
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Cicadas
Waxhaw, NC 2024
Perhaps you've heard about the emergence of two broods of cicadas this year through out he middle of our country. In what is a very rare event, both a 17-year cicada and a 13-year cicada are emerging at the same time. We're in the midst of the emergence now, and one can hear the cicadas all throughout the area. Those with sharp eyes, might be able to make some out on this pillar. I don't think the numbers of cicadas had peaked when I was out for this walk. In some places the bugs are everywhere! Here's a close-up.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Sunday, May 5, 2024
New Trail
Waxhaw, NC 2024
Work was recently completed on paving a trail extension into our community. The newly paved trail connects to the Carolina Thread Trail, a network of trails in this part of North Carolina/South Carolina. They're popular trails for walking.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
Silos
Monroe, NC 2024
I'm not sure if these silos are still being used or not. I didn't see any barns nearby. They were all alone in the middle of a field. The field looks like it has been cultivated so perhaps the silos are still in use.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Foot Bridge
Waxhaw, NC 2024
I've shown this foot bridge previously, but perhaps not this particular view. This view is looking west. For another view look here.
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