Category Archives: Remote Trip

Another lifer after 6 1/2 years…

While waiting for winter to relinquish its hold I went back over the four western U.S. butterfly outings I’ve done doing bird chases and/or vacations. Very memorable was the day on Hurricane Ridge (elevation 5,242 ft) in Olympic National Park … Continue reading

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South Florida – Cuban Crescent

After New Years I drove down to south Florida and the Keys in search of the Antillean Palm-Swift that was being seen over a three month period in Marathon, FL. Butterflies were also on the agenda highlighted by Miami Blue … Continue reading

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Recap of 2019

This post will recap the more exciting finds of 2019. I really didn’t do too much butterfly wise in 2019 due to a number of factors. The spring was wet and weekends always seemed to be messed up. I was … Continue reading

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A lifer after all these years…

Hi All, I retired in October and have had a change of heart in regards to the blog. It mostly had to do with the site and domain renewals costs. So we’re back in business. One of my goals going … Continue reading

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Lower Rio Grande Valley – 2018

Every year is different in November and this year kept suit with that trend with a twist. Weather wise this was the most extreme I’ve ever witnessed in all of my birding and butterfly fall / winter trips. Mike Smith … Continue reading

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