Yesterday the largest of the caterpillars started wandering around the cage. I suspected it was ready to find a place to make its cocoon, so I put some bare sticks around the edges of the cage – but it decided it liked the bars of the cage better. Continue reading
North American Prairie Conference – August 18, 2004
The conference was in Madison from Monday until Thursday last week. It was very interesting – I’m still trying to organize all the ideas I had and the things I learned. Continue reading
Cecropia moth update – August 17, 2004
They’re getting bigger. Continue reading
A new butterfly for the farm – August 17, 2004
I saw an American Snout for the first time at the farm, and for only the second time ever. It was on the driveway and flew away very quickly and erratically so I didn’t get a photograph. It’s such an odd looking butterfly!
Journal August 16, 2004
A very busy weekend – Martha and David and Ali came to visit, and our kids came too. But I did get a few walks, saw some neat fungi, and did one useful project. Continue reading
Journal August 9, 2004
A short weekend – on Monday I head down to the North American Prairie Conference in Madison. But I found a new cool plant, and heard lots of Screech Owls. Continue reading
Cecropia moths – August 5, 2004
The caterpillars are getting bigger, and eating more.
The largest ones are now about 2 inches long. I have 8 left of the original 10 – I don’t know what happened to the two that are missing – but these 8 are eating and seem healthy. Continue reading
Journal August 2, 2004
This has been a good few days for animals – lots of deer, turkeys, coyotes, and a new butterfly. Continue reading
Journal August 1, 2004
While Mike was mowing East Center Valley Prairie, I checked on the two nest boxes we have behind the house. Continue reading
Cecropia moth progress – July 28, 2004
The caterpillars are growing and I built a cage for them.
The largest of the caterpillars is now about 1 1/4 inches long. Here’s a photo of it. Continue reading