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A few new Leps in the LRGV

Posted on February 16, 2023 by admin

It was great going back down to the valley last November. As I get older it becomes more about seeing my butterfly family that I only get to see once a year than the butterflies themselves. Having said that, the … Continue reading →

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New Yard Butterfly and a Luna Moth

Posted on June 29, 2022 by admin

A week ago I saw a fresh Mourning Cloak basking in the Sun in my yard. It was a first for the yard. Yesterday a beautiful Luna Moth showed up, also basking in the Sun.

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Good day in Green Ridge State Forest

Posted on March 9, 2020 by admin

I finally ventured out this afternoon in search of butterflies. The temperature was in the lower 70’s and the Sun was shining. I found 5 species comprised of 15 individuals. The Mourning Cloaks (5) and Eastern Comma‘s (7) were not … Continue reading →

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Another lifer after 6 1/2 years…

Posted on January 31, 2020 by admin

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

Posted on January 20, 2020 by admin

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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