Monthly Archives: April 2013

Juniper Hairstreak at Shannondale Springs

Posted on April 27, 2013 by admin

180 years ago Shannondale Springs was a world famous resort visited by Presidents and dignitaries. It was on Staffordshire transferware c.1830’s along with other notable locations around the country like Niagara Falls and the Catskill Mountain House, both in NY. … Continue reading →

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Eastern Tailed-Blues at Shannondale Springs WMA

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

Saw my first of season Eastern Tailed-Blues along the Old Farm Trail this morning while birding at SS WMA. Also seen were Spring Azure and Zebra Swallowtail.

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Butterfly blog for WV

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Margaret

What a super idea to start a West Virginia Butterfly blog Matt!

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Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on April 21, 2013 by admin

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtails were out this afternoon in the biggest numbers I’ve seen this spring. Also present were Zebra Swallowtail, tons of Juvenal’s Duskywing and a couple Sleepy Duskywings. An image is posted here. I look forward to any … Continue reading →

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Henry’s Elfin in Berkeley County

Posted on April 14, 2013 by admin

I found and photographed my lifer Henry’s Elfin on private property near Hedgesville, WV last week. I was there attempting to get some photos of Falcate Orangetip but they were not sitting still. This beauty showed up.

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