D'ni Zoological Studies: Caldera Bugs, Stray Cat
Checking in at the forums again today. I see that janaba1 is continuing to capture the thread and its images for posterity and is most enthusiastic about the slideshow I posted. The Payiferen rocks mystery has moved into its own thread for more discussion. And larryf58 seems to have found the blue fireflies in the same place that I found them, mistaking the misty expanse at the forest exit for a lake.
He’s begun a very interesting new project documenting the Bahro in the Cavern. It would be marvelous to map them out and perhaps learn more about the particular individuals that visit the City and neighborhood rooftops. Thus far, larryf58 seems to have a remarkable knack for being in the right place at the right time.
Today, I’m starting on a new research expedition, documenting all the Bahro structures and glyphs throughout the ages. I think I’ll include the D’ni/Yeesha glyphs as well since I have a suspicion there will be some important correlations between them.
I’ll keep this journal active, though, since I still have at least two animals to document before my photo library will be complete. And, of course, there is always the possibility that I will finally spot the Cavern fish at some point.
It’s later and I’m back from my trip to The Cleft caldera. While I was there photographing all the Bahro glyphs on the boulders, I made a most unexpected discovery of a third insect there! I happened to look upward and saw a single black insect buzzing about up above. I was able to get a couple good photographs, though they are a bit blurry.
He is flying all alone in the sunshine:
Using my zoom, I get a better shot but he moves so fast, it’s still just a blur:
Other than his color, this insect is remarkably similar in size, shape and behavior to the Direbo white Firefly. Rils’ theory about the Direbo insects linking here to the caldera is looking to be almost proved. I will need to return to the caldera and look carefully for a Dragonfly. Finding one would be remarkable indeed and pretty much clinch the matter.
Regarding the differences in color of these insects, so far each one has appeared lighter in the dim light of Direbo and darker in the bright light at The Cleft. I’ve never been at The Cleft during the night, so cannot yet tell if these two insects glow.
In any event, I need to update my Firefly data grid and replace the printout in my other zoological journal.
While searching the City earlier for glyphs to photograph, I happened to stumble across a stray kitty wandering about. He has taken quite a liking to me and followed me back to my Relto. Already being a hopeless cat person, I am pleased to let him stay. He’s already followed me to a couple of ages as I continue my Bahro glyph and structure hunt. I must admit, it’s fun having a traveling companion, though he does tend to stay so close to me that I have to be careful not to trip over him. I nearly sat on him couple of times, too!
In Relto, he likes it best in the hut:
He sits near the canen and seems to enjoy the music:
He has such a sweet face:
I took a family portrait using my camera’s timer:
He followed me to Eder Tsogal:
He’s very affectionate and likes to twine around my legs kitty-style:
He enjoys a good romp outdoors:
He sat in my lap and together we enjoyed the Tsogal fountain:
I have named him Max. I will need to see about stocking the Relto pond with fish so Max can eat while I am back at the surface. It will be interesting to see how my kitty crew at home reacts to this; I’m sure they will smell Max on my hands and clothes when I get home.
