Category Archives: WV Trip

Mountain Butterflies

Posted on June 17, 2018 by admin

The way the weather has been this spring I didn’t think I’d ever get out again for butterflies. Just kidding of course but our cold May and early June with 6+ surplus inches of rain this year has certainly put … Continue reading →

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Juniper Hairstreaks galore

Posted on April 26, 2018 by admin

Hiked a few miles yesterday in Larenim county park in Mineral county, WV. Weather was nice in the mid-60’s with a breeze. With plenty of Red Cedar in the park there were also plenty of Juniper Hairstreaks out and about, … Continue reading →

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Slow start to the lep year in West Virginia

Posted on April 21, 2018 by admin

The weather the last couple of months has delayed vegetation around our house by two weeks. Red Bud is just coming out the last few days were it has typically peaked by this time in an average year. For March … Continue reading →

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Black Dash – WV and MD

Posted on July 9, 2017 by admin

Barry Marts and I ventured back to Cranesville Swamp in WV and various Garrett County, MD locations in beautiful weather. Partly cloudy, a light breeze and highs in the upper 60’s to low 70’s. This is July right? Among the … Continue reading →

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Birding Tour Butterflies – Cloudless Sulphur, Painted Lady

Posted on June 25, 2017 by admin

While co-leading a WINGS Birding Tour through West Virginia over the last week we spent considerable time in mountain counties. Notable butterflies seen were my second ever Cloudless Sulphur in Tucker county along Bonner Mtn Rd. Other highlights were Pink-edged … Continue reading →

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