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08-SEP-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Japanese beetle

I was at the FWG for an hour or so late afternoon today. There were few birds around, although I must admit, I was more focussed on looking for insects. However, I did notice three hummingbirds, several gray catbirds, lots and lots of chickadees, a few cardinals, cedar waxwings, etc. In other words, the usual! Japanese beetles are still abundant, still mating, still eating... They surely are beautiful!

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Guest 09-Sep-2009 23:37
They may be beautiful but they are certainly destructive. They have devastated the Fireweed Plants in the Meadow Bed of the BG along with other plants. i must say I take great delight in squishing them whenever I catch them. One has to be quick as they have a habit of suddenly dropping down to the ground when they feel threatened.
Excellent picture Christine.
Claudia Burns
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