First Week of May
Yellow-rumped warblers pass through our region in droves and some nest here. Formerly called myrtle warblers, they are also known as butter butts because of their bright yellow rumps.
Deer mouse population is on the rise as the first of several litters is born, each consisting of three to seven babies.
Male and female chickadees both excavate the nest cavity, but just the female builds the nest and incubates the eggs. She will be fed by her mate.
Deer mouse population is on the rise as the first of several litters is born, each consisting of three to seven babies.
Male and female chickadees both excavate the nest cavity, but just the female builds the nest and incubates the eggs. She will be fed by her mate.
Second Week of May
Snapping turtles begin to wake up in early May and eggs begin to develop in the females. Eggs will be laid in a month or so.
Black swallowtail butterflies are flying. Their offspring will feed on members of the carrot family, pupate, and become part of the next generation of adults flying around in mid-July.
Dandelion leaves taste best when picked before the flowers come out.
As soon as leaves come out, insects will be there to feed on them.
Black swallowtail butterflies are flying. Their offspring will feed on members of the carrot family, pupate, and become part of the next generation of adults flying around in mid-July.
Dandelion leaves taste best when picked before the flowers come out.
As soon as leaves come out, insects will be there to feed on them.
Source: Virginia Barlow
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