[va-richmond-general] Insects - Strange Year
- From: Erv Mueller <pondthree@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Richmond Birders <va-richmond-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:15:44 -0400
Noticed this week while picking snap beans, most of the blossoms had not
been pollinated.
Then checked the flowers that are in bloom - very few if any bees (no
bumblebees at all).
Cannot find any immature acorns that should at least growing at this time
of year. Have
seen only a minimum of of leaves being damaged by chewing bugs. While still
early,
no bug spatter on the windshield (day or night) !
I judge our feathered insect eating friends are finding something for chow.
The normal bluebird/phoebe bug wars in my back yard must have a truce.
The very unusually long and cool spring is having some major effects.
Anyone else notice these changes ?
Good luck for the acorn eaters this fall/winter !!
Have also noticed an increase in the number of fledglings from those birds
able
to enjoy the 17 year treats.
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