Did you know, there are three different species of Brood X Cicada, all with very different song styles? In this video, we explore their different cicada songs with examples captured during this year’s emergence! We even show you how loud they can be with a decibel meter! Think you can pick them out by ear? Give it a try!
For more info on cicada songs, check out this great article in the NY Times here.
Filming locations: Great Falls National Park in Virginia and George Washington’s home on Mount Vernon (also in Virginia) Filming dates: May 18-27, 2021
You can also watch on our YouTube channel here. To read about Hannah, the video creator, click here!
