Sarasota News Leader

10/5/12

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was actually a Black Witch moth, a beautiful creature, but one with an equally sinister rep- utation. I loved the film but was quite disappointed that they cut out the scary part ... the Death's Head Sphinx moth talks. Yes! It squeaks loud- ly when annoyed. If you don't believe me, go to YouTube and enter "Death's head moth squeak" and you'll find a chorus of squeaking moths telling you to back off. A moth with attitude. That's really scary! Otus Dear Otus, I'm fairly new to Sarasota, and I understand it's a great place to do bird watching. As a bird yourself, perhaps you can help me find the places where I can see many different kinds of your fellow avians. I've heard the Celery Fields mentioned, but I'm not sure how to go about seeing birds there. Thanks for your help. BIT (Birder-in-training) A limpkin feeds its chick at the Celery Fields in Sarasota. Photo courtesy Rick Greenspun

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