Mayflies

Mayflies

Mayflies, or shadflies are hatching in great numbers. Relatives of dragonflies and damselflies, these short-lived insects belong to an order fittingly named Ephemeroptera. There are many species all over the world and in our area. They became known as...

Baby Turtle Nests

Jane Wilkins shared these photos and comments: “There are always so many turtles in Leisure Bay’s back bay and often we see them laying their eggs in the gravel around the docks.(The top photo shows a black hole is the nest the turtle digs, then lays her...