Forget counting sheep. Count fireflies! Our little glowing friends seem to be disappearing, which has got researchers concerned. Or maybe they’re just all coming to our backyard, because we seem to have more than ever.
Volunteering for Firefly Watch is quick and easy, and the actual observation and record-keeping takes a few minutes a week. It’d be a fun project to do with kids, I think. An insect that lights up never gets old. And it’s a great reason to be outside in the evening quiet, taking in your surroundings.
Go look for some lightning bugs! (Thanks much to Dave for the push.)
July 8, 2009
Night watch
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We didn't have fireflies in CA, and so far, I've seen none in Germany. I miss them...
I really miss them, too. I was just talking with someone here (a Colorado native) and she has never seen them. Such a magical part of summer to miss out on!
I was in Alabama when I saw them the first time. They're magical, really. Anyway, hope everything else is going well. I'm behind on both work and sleep.
I miss them so much. In MN - I used to sit and watch them all evening - of course from inside, because in the evening the state bird mosquito population is also easy to count! all on ME!
LAW
Hope your census is going well. I need to get out and count again myself!
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