yet about the cockchafer

Already 4 years ago I wrote about this species on my website. Then I watched his invasion of the surrounding plants. Last years it is in considerable quantity. Larvae of this beetle stay in the soil and cause serious damage. Because I grow vegetables on the parcel and plastic tent, so I personally experienced the damage done by these beetles. This year the quantity is intimidating. On the oaks near my dwelling, the beetles ate most of the leaves. The only benefit is for birds, especially jackals, starlings, and sparrows, from dawn to dusk. I hope that their feeding season is approaching at the end of May.

by the lake Wigry

Taking a trip to Suwałki, we decided to visit Lake Wigry. I have not been there for a dozen years. Usually the tour visits the monastery, from where there is a magnificent view of the lake from all sides. The weather was great, sunny and moderately warm. Not much has changed here since my previous stay. Only the fluttering edges of the lake have grown noticeably. Tourists are almost gone, only school trip. Then we went back on a new unknown route. After driving about 20 km of asphalt road, another long section we drove along the Czarna Hańcza river to Mikaszewo lake, where we took a longer rest in our favorite place. Bathing in the lake allowed to quickly recover fatigue.

Still about storks

Poland is famous for its numerous populations of storks. In Podlasie there is a very large number of nests in some areas. They mainly live in the countryside near rivers, meadows and pastures. Although our place is made up of blocks and it is difficult for storks to live there, from time to time one or a few storks will appear and stay in the less desirable places. It is difficult to determine what is causing this. Yesterday one stork sat down at the street lamppost early in the morning and so he watched people and cars for over an hour. Last year again enjoyed the chimney of our block and stayed there for several hours. Even earlier, the storks sat on the top of the boiler chimney. There are tall old trees around and it is dangerous for such a large bird.

picnic

The day started sunny and very warm. We decided to use the aura. Quickly we gathered over our favorite lake Mikaszewo. No one was there, which suited us so well. I spread the fishing rod with the hope of small fishing. There was a warm wind from the lake. When walking in a tight spot I counted as many as 7 different species of butterflies. Unfortunately, some of them quickly flew and disappeared in the forest. Two of them I managed to climb. Although I did not have the right equipment, I even made good pictures. The fishing was poor and I caught 6 bleaks (Alburnus alburnus). Then came kayak with a pair of young people. They liked it here and sunbathe some time on the platform. Flowing fishermen on boats. On the water we observed pairs of grebes, ducks and passing gray herons. The day went by nicely, we even bathed in fresh water.

Meeting with elk

On the last day of April, it was Sunday with beautiful sunny weather but rather a chilly northern wind. We went on a trip to the Biebrza river swamp. This place was chosen on the map and we have not been there before. The footbridge to the swamp was difficult to find. We observed scrub in marshes mostly covered with birch, willow and pine trees. In the distance through the binoculars managed to see the hare first, then the crane. We were about to leave the area when we saw a elk far away. Initially stopped and then started moving away quite quickly. Before I prepared the equipment, I replaced the lens, the elk was far away. Here are some photos of this tour.