Oak processionary caterpillars/Eichenprozessionsspinner

This was taken on May 6 at about 10 a.m. at the entrance to the Hainberg. Actually, I saw a lot of oak trees but no processionary caterpillars, nor the people out fighting them. In the past couple of days, helicopters have apparently been spraying.

A copse with an infestation of Nordic walkers:

I’m not sure why the Nordic walkers are congregating here, but they may be attracted by the shade.

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