Nature Log - 6,7 June 2024
- Vimal Raj K
- Jun 8, 2024
- 2 min read
Monsoon is almost here, there are more signs than dark clouds and rain. Had an amazing encounter with the big brown land crab. Millipedes, flying ants and more.
Though the last two days had a rather no-rain, almost clear sky kind of weather the rainy spell has its marks of magic in many ways. Life has its flow and routine that has a timetable of minutes, days and months but also weather and seasons and more. Keen senses and journaling through time is a gift to self and others that unravels the story of life.
During the day:
Millipedes
The day started with bustling butterflies around the little grass flowers soaking in the sun. Millipedes on soil, millipedes on walls. Millipedes under rocks too. You will notice them growing and thriving since rains bring in moisture for them to digest food easily. Do you know what they feed on?
Ants collecting and feasting on the nectar dripping from the banana flower.
A Robber Fly sitting on the glass window pane.
Robber flies are master predators using their amazing vision to ambush and kill prey mid-air. Later liquify their prey and simply suck in them as slush. Did you know that spiders eat similarly way as well?
Slugs & snails
Another sign of monsoon is a lot of slugs and snails. While most of them might be active in the night, they leave their silvery shiny trail all over soil and pavements.
In the night:
While I was sitting at the cafe and working by myself, there were a lot of friends constantly reminding me that they were around too and flaunting their newly grown wings. Termites and ants on the onset of monsoon grow wings to go around looking for partners and settle making new colonies.
As I was cycling back home, and stopped just to take a small break by the road, I noticed a huge land crab trying to scurry its way on the side of the road. Wow, It was huge and yet subtle with its movement. This was me spotting one after many years so I was filled with joy. Both me and the street puppy curiously moved around it but not getting too close. After a few minutes using a stick moved the buddy as away from the road as possible. An extremely strong creature whose strength I felt as I was trying to push it.
Day and night, dawn and dusk, the earth is filled with wonders if you slow down and allow yourself to witness it. See you again with more stories. Nature Logs are going to be a daily thing now. Documenting everyday nature observations by our team.
About the Author
Hi, I am Vimal - the founder of WildEd and a part-time teacher at Swechha Waldorf-inspired school. I design and curate outdoor experiences for children and adults that foster a connection with nature and self. I am forever in awe and wonder of the natural world. This blog is an initiative to share the wonder with you all in a way.
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