F.W. Monday, July 8. First, the blackflies are finally winding down. It has been a normal season. Fireflies are back and have been back for the past two weeks. They are a real sign of summer.
Frogs appear to be in the same numbers as previous years.
I have a pond at the house and have ample frogs. I have minnows in the pond and yesterday pulled out a live-bait trap. Of course there are usually 10 or so tadpoles. Bees and yellow jackets are DOWN noticeably. Last year's banner year was a problem.