Meandering outside in my newly cleared woods, I realize that since I cleared away the dried leaves and underbrush, I have fewer signals as to where the forest creatures are walking. It’s especially weird when all the crickets stop at once and you know someone has just entered the space, but no clue who or where. And I see after the clearing, I have to lessen the sensitivity on the motion detectors now or be bathed in spotlight for the neighborhood’s entertainment.