Unexpected rains for a few days have brought out all the birds and insects once more. The trees are full of huge butterflies and tiny birds, flitting or hopping about. They come in search of water, and probably, other juicy little insects or flowers.
Orchids have opened and the sweet lime is in flower.
The air is thick with flying ants which head to the nearest light source, falling easy prey to spiders, crows and frogs who patiently at at these spots. It's a pity these ethereal looking insects are so tasty!
A couple of days ago, a huge rat snake frightened all our downstairs neighbours away. Probably its home was filled with water and it had briefly stepped out. I was just grateful and relieved that a few snakes have survived the tremendous concrete-ization of the campus and hope that it manages to survive.
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