These little ground dwelling critters that take to the air in Spring are a sure sign that the warmer weather is on the way. I have from year to year taken note of when I heard the first cicada for the Spring and have decided to create this post in order to maintain a specific area to record these observations for easy reference. So here it is thus far:
2019 Friday September 13th. As suspected, the earliest recorded so far. A very mild winter this year.
2021 October 8th
2020 Not found
2019 September 13th
2018 October 6th
2017 September 19th
2016 ?
2015 October 2nd
2014 September 30th
2013 October 17th
2012 ?
2011 October 11th
Very interesting that they appear more than two week later this year (or rather appeared two weeks earlier last year, informally looking at your “average”). In our area, this year feels warmer and definitely is drier than last year – but of course, your climate may be very different.
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I keep forgetting that you are on the other side of the planet. I suppose the leaf trap is not doing much good this time of year. We are blowing roofs off at work now.
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Well, todays weather is a little more like winter than Spring, but yes, the leaves are new and green and clinging to the trees with great anticipation for the summer ahead. On sunny days they make a lovely dappled shade in the park that some day soon I hope to enjoy with my guitar. Leaning up against a lovely tree and just taking a bit of time out. 🙂
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