Two beech trees next to eachother had a large number present, around 10-15 total with larval molts nearby. I found out that they're common predators of beech scales & this tree was covered in scales, so they were likely feeding on them.

Two beech trees next to eachother had a large number present, around 10-15 total with larval molts nearby. I found out that they're common predators of beech scales & this tree was covered in scales, so they were likely feeding on them.

A pair of bluebirds was hunting for insects in the section of my lawn that I leave unmown. It forms these mounds and there are lots of spiders in there who are moving now that the thaw is almost complete. They were also courtship feeding.