Minnesota cicada (10 year cycle)
In Minnesota we experience the Cicada (thanks to "Global Warming"), when they emerge from their underground dwelling, every 17 years when they mate and then die. The "chirping" that goes on all night long, is so loud, that even with the windows closed and the air conditioning on, a person cannot get a good nights rest!
The chirping starts sometime in late August or early September, and continues nightly until the first deep freeze, sometime in late September or early October.
The Cicada chirp is similar to an angry squirrel stuck in our tree barking at our dogs who are sitting vigilantly under the tree waiting for the squirrel to try and make a quick dash to safety.
We are due for another batch of Cicada's this year. This time around, I am going to either buy some ear plugs or put some background music on to get a good nights rest.
In Minnesota we are able to have Magnolia Trees, because of "Global Warming", and are witnessing an increase in many different species of birds, fish, and other critters that until recently were not part of our state"s ecological system. ~Parnelli