Birdfeeding

[ysabetwordsmith]

Today was warm and muggy.  It stormed midday, then cleared up somewhat later.

I fed the birds.

I put out water for the birds.

At dusk, loads of fireflies are coming out.  :D  I've seen at least one bat too. 

Comments

Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

I'm in central Illinois. I garden for wildlife. There are masses of fireflies out tonight. :D There are fewer over the monocrop fields, but still some.

Yes, fireflies in particular and insects in general are dwindling. Habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides are leading factors. But insect populations are also plummeting in protected areas, so that's a concern -- if we can't maintain them in protected areas, we are really screwed.

Re: Thoughts

[berryfairyghost]

Knowing insect numbers are decreasing in protected areas as well is so alarming. :( I truly hope the next administration takes climate crisis and conservation way more seriously.

For what it's worth, I'm glad you can enjoy the firefly presence this Summer! I will live vicariously through your experience ☆☆☆

Re: Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Knowing insect numbers are decreasing in protected areas as well is so alarming. :(

This is the article that snagged my attention:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/03/climate-species-collapse-ecology-insects-nature-reserves-aoe

>>I truly hope the next administration takes climate crisis and conservation way more seriously.<<

We are rapidly running out of time.

>>For what it's worth, I'm glad you can enjoy the firefly presence this Summer! I will live vicariously through your experience ☆☆☆ <<

I found a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k72jGJTC_3o