Monthly Archives: June 2015

Edwards’ Hairstreak

Posted on June 24, 2015 by admin

Did a quick trip to Frederick county, MD  during an extended lunch today and located 5 Edwards’ Hairstreaks zooming between various stands of Scrub Oak. Temps were around 70 with a plesant breeze and low humidity.

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Diana Fritillary, Pink-edged Sulphur

Posted on June 24, 2015 by admin

During the last week I helped lead a birding tour of West Virginia. Over 5 days we covered the state starting in Harper’s Ferry ending in the New River Gorge area of Fayette county. Birding highlights were 28 species of … Continue reading →

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Regal Fritillary Butterfly Tours

Posted on June 23, 2015 by admin

The dates for 2015 Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG) Regal Fritillary Butterfly and Grassland Tours are: July 3 (Friday), July 4 (Saturday), July 10 (Friday), and July 11 (Saturday). Make sure that you have the information for THIS YEAR (2015) as … Continue reading →

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Coral Hairstreak – Cool Spring

Posted on June 15, 2015 by admin

Saw my first of year Coral Hairstreak this afternoon while taking Shadow for a walk in his favorite location – Cool Spring nature trails in southern Jefferson county. This stunning butterfly always excites. I present this dirrerent perspective on a … Continue reading →

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Green Ridge State Forest – MD

Posted on June 14, 2015 by admin

Barry Marts and I spent time looking for hairstreaks in Allegany county Maryland yesterday. We found 15 Banded Hairstreaks but that was all. We also ran into Annette Allor, an avid lepster who has amassed a wonderful collection of butterfly … Continue reading →

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