On The Trails
Occasionally, Dr. Bill Stark takes his camera into the Nature Center looking for the wonders that make it a special place. Below you can see links to the pictures of what he finds!
Natural Moments (ppt) 9/12/2010
Ferns (ppt) 9/12/2010
Brood XIX Periodical Cicadas Emerge in Clinton!
The 13-year periodical cicadas (genus Magicicada) create occasional, memorable experiences throughout the southeastern United States. Brood XXIII emerged in large numbers here in Clinton in 1989 and 2002 and is expected again in 2015. But we are also blessed with Brood XIX (The Great Southern Brood), which last emerged in 1998, but locally in very low numbers. It is currently emerging in large numbers in much of the South, particularly in Georgia and the first individuals turned up here on May 2, 2011 in the Clinton Park subdivision at the residence of Bill and Lida Stark. About 50 exit holes are now visible under one young Nuttall oak tree in their front yard and around three dozen nymphal skins have been found around the base of this tree. A couple of adults have also been taken but most may have been captured by predators who left behind a few wings as evidence of their success. We have looked in a few other localities in the Clinton area for these interesting creatures but have not found evidence of their emergence at other sites. Other Clinton residents who find nymphal skins, adults or exit holes around their trees should email Dr. Stark stark@mc.edu so we can map sites where these creatures still exist. Click HERE and HERE for photos of an adult and HERE for a photo of a nymphal skin for the local Brood XIX, May 2011.
WATCH OUR MONARCH DEVELOP! (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
Egg Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Larvae Day 5B Day 6
