Thursday, June 17, 2010

June 17 - Fireflies

Lightning Bugs - Mid-June is the best time to observe the bright bio-luminescence of the synchronous fireflies of the eastern United States. This is the only species who can coordinate their flashing light patterns.

I remember as a kid running around the yard at night with my mason jar catching lightening bugs.

Friday, June 04, 2010

June 4 - Jellyfish EnMasse

Jellyfish EnMasse - Jellyfish numbers around the world are increasing, partly due to overfishing and the by-catch of their predators and competitors. Climate change may also play a part in the rapid increases of Jellyfish in the worlds oceans.

Lunar Jellies - Box jellyfish swarm the leeward coasts of Hawaii nine to ten days after a full Moon.