The EWBC grounds are filled with the sounds of Giant Cicadas. The male cicadas make this sound to attract females. Have you ever wondered how they make this sound? These cicadas produce the sounds by vibrating membrane-like structures on their abdomens called tymbals. They do not even use up one ounce of energy making these sounds. What a sweet serenade these insects perform.:) * I apologize for video being a little shaky. | Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center

Giant cicada - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

The deeper meaning of the cicada phenomenon

Shedding layers lately? This newly emerged Giant Cicada (Chicharra Grande) is molting its exoskeleton as it reaches adulthood. One reason they likely emerge at night is to avoid the keen eyes of birds during the day - kiskadees, grackles, and many other birds love to snack on cicadas. | Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center

So proud of our 4th and 5th graders for preparing and presenting this play to teach our younger grades! Teaching others = true mastery 🙌🏻🎭 | Canton Christian School