Thanks to fellow blogger!
No, I can't spray with insecticide, since I can't breath those chemicals.
With rain instead of sun they have disappeared, for now.
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Night shot of Cortez with Sleeping Ute Mountain in the distance.
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Would love help identifying the bird at the top of the phone pole...black with a white ring around his neck, and some pink/orange on his underbelly, but a white chest.
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My heart is moved by all I cannot save: so much has been destroyed. I have to cast my lot with those who age after age, perversely, with no extraordinary power, reconstitute the world. |
ADRIENNE RICH |
Love the Halloween tree. We see lots of stink bugs this time of year!
ReplyDeleteI think your bird could be the Lewis's Woodpecker.
Take care, have a happy Thursday!
Oh yes, I remember removing many stink bugs from inside my NC apartment. Thanks for bird I.D. I kind of was thinking that as well. Yesterday he tried to put an acorn into a hole on the side of the pole...I didn't know this was that kind of woodpecker which I'd read about.
DeleteI haven’t seen an actual Halloween tree.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think we have dedicated ballot boxes here.
It does take someone with imagination to decorate one!
DeleteBox Elder Bugs are a seasonal treat to enjoy!
ReplyDeleteRight. I know at least one has come inside...and they are good at avoiding being captured! Treat? Mmmm, not really!
DeleteThat's a very fine Halloween tree display indeed!
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to find it, and delighted at the idea!
DeleteBox bugs look like jewelry ! Gather them, put them in tupperware, string them and look mighty fancy wearing them...nevermind your children saying that you have gone too far and need a "special" home.
ReplyDeleteHa ha...you are decidedly weird (and I mean that in a good way!) These days everyone is pasting spiders everywhere!
DeleteSeems like there could be something you could do to dissuade those bugs from congregating. Sprinkling salt on them? A spray of vinegar and water?
ReplyDeleteProbably just time and patience will take care of it.
Box elder bugs are easily caught if they get inside. I think they're in a nymph stage but don't quote me. I know they look different after a bit. We've had them here but this year it's a variety of lady bug (not native) that has found a way in between our windows and storm windows.
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