The escape from the cicadas!

[eyesup]

The local news has mentioned that prolonged exposure to the noise could produce hearing loss. As if I don't have enough loss from years of factory work!

There are over 2,500 known species of cicadas.
They spend most of their lives underground.
Close to the end of their lives, they emerge from the ground to mate.
Each cicada species has its own mating song.
Some songs can be as loud as 120 decibels, which puts them among the noisiest insects.
This loud noise has an added benefit as it keeps away predators such as birds.

I suppose too much cicada music could be a problem.

Duane

[nudewalker]

Silence! At least that is what it felt like last week when the last of the cicadas finally emerged, mated, laid eggs and died! When I walked out of doors the other morning all I heard were birds chirping. That quiet was quickly replaced with the annual tradition of early fourth of July celebrations or fireworks. Our poor cat becomes traumatized with the noise and hides in the basement. Now with the temperatures in the 90's and high humidity will force most into the air conditioning (yes, there wimpy not like our desert dwellers!) so the woods should be free of people mid afternoon. So with proper hydration and rest periods there should be free range time in the near future.