It is the time of year where many insects are laying eggs. A common place for some moths to lay eggs is on fiberglass flagsticks or on the flags themselves. This is most likely cutworm eggs (a cutworm is the larval stage a particular moth) or armyworm eggs. While armyworms are rare in Highlands, I have seen them brought in on sod from farms in the deeper south. Armyworms can be extremely destructive in the fall season.
Here is the seven day forecast- believe it or not, we could actually use some rain! The high skies, low humidity and breeze really dries the soil quickly.