Wonderful visit to Holden Arboretum yesterday. My phone video can’t capture the amazing feeling from the emergent tower above tree canopy (120 feet / 37 meters above the ground. Well worth a visit for those in northeast Ohio! holdenfg.org/attractions/...

This pretty little creature is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that is rapidly expanding its range. They have become very common in parts of northeast Ohio the last couple years. At the nature center where I recorded the video, they have loaner flyswatters to squash the bugs.

South Carolina alligator swimming at sunset.

So many introduced brown anoles (Anolis sagrei) in Florida! I’ve seen it before, but the density of these lizards blows me away every time.

About a week ago, we discovered that a momma rabbit made a nest in our backyard. It has been a joy to watch how diligently she cares for her babies, including chasing away small intruders like squirrels and birds.

Singing in the rain with some toads on a warm northeast Ohio night.