Monthly Archives: July 2013

Where are all the Monarch’s this year?

I don’t know about you but I’ve not seen any Monarch’s yet in WV this year and only saw a handful last weekend on the eastern shore. Here’s an article that gives some insight into the reduction in numbers. Let’s … Continue reading

Posted in Milkweed Butterflies | Leave a comment

Skippers of the Eastern Shore

I went on a birding trip this past weekend to Delaware beaches and brackish areas with the Potomac Valley Audubon to look for migrating shorebirds. Of course, I was also looking for butterflies along the way and came across four … Continue reading

Posted in Remote Trip, Skippers | Leave a comment

A Gem of a day + a bonus

I spent a few hours in Monroe county looking for Diana Fritillary around the Potts Creek WMA area. Saw a number of the expected species for this time of year along Waiteville road and up on the ridge line along … Continue reading

Posted in Satyrs, WV Trip | Leave a comment

Pearl Crescent party – Preston County

Gary Felton took this nice shot of a couple of Pearl Crescents getting their act together(:> Taken in Preston county, WV. This species shows a lot of variability and can some sometimes be confused at first glance with the larger … Continue reading

Posted in Brush-footed | Leave a comment

Common Sootywing, White Admiral, Tawny Emperor

During a pre-lunch walk along fields off of Bardane road in Jefferson county I came across many Sulphurs, and few Swallowtails and a first of year (FOY) Common Sootywing. Always nice to see this small, dark skipper. They seem to … Continue reading

Posted in Brush-footed, Skippers | Leave a comment