Aurora in Healy, March 2023

Pinecone Middens, Insects: Week 8 in Healy

The melting snow has revealed several pinecone middens assembled by the resident red squirrel.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Pinecone Midden with glove for scale

Also insects are coming out. I find it strange but joyous to see butterflies when there is still so much snow around.

Mourning Cloak basking in May sun

Not nearly as happy to see other insects!

One response to “Pinecone Middens, Insects: Week 8 in Healy”

  1. first two pictures very cool! last one – seems too early!

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