They’re on the scrub brush that’s ubiquitous near the  beach.  Some of them are brighter red, others orange, and then I think they turn brown.  They are about 1/4″ long, no more.  I’ll try to notice how long they’re there.  In three years, I’ve not seen them before.  But it’s been warm far longer than usual.  Which, unfortunately —  I hope not tragically — is a common statement about climate change.