It's true that things are bigger, bolder, hotter, colder and stranger in Ontario. I've seen bigger bugs here then I ever saw back home. So when I first saw this thing perched on the back screen door I wasn't really surprised the even the grass hoppers were extra large. I called out to Derek to come a take a look. Upon closer inspection Derek recognized it as a praying mantis. A praying what!?!!?!? What the hell are they doing in Ottawa? I had no idea. Of course because I'd never seen one in Newfoundland I had no idea what they were or what they were capable of. Derek assured me that they were harmless but let me tell you I kept a close eye on it all day. And it hung around out there all day, too. Very annoying. Go away already!
Coincidentally, I also saw a hummingbird for the very first time ever today, as well. Pretty. But fast!
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