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Duskywings at Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on April 24, 2014 by admin

During lunch today I slipped over to the Sleepy Creek WMA in Berkeley County. It was still rather cool but the butterflies couldn’t wait to be out implying that they’ve had enough of this cold, windy spring. The first lep … Continue reading →

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California Metalmarks

Posted on April 23, 2014 by admin

I recently returned from a birding/vacation trip in southern Califormia and although it was a target birding trip I managed to get out and look for butterflies a couple of times. Unfortunately it was early for them and I only … Continue reading →

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Falcate Orangetips – Berkeley County

Posted on April 21, 2014 by admin

Due to Easter obligations I was only able to get out for a short while this morning but found a couple first of years (FOYs) at a friends property in Berkeley County near Hedgesville. With vegetation running late this year … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Gallery now on line

Posted on April 9, 2014 by admin

I finally got around to putting the butterfly captures I’ve taken over the last three years on the site. These shots are mostly from the local area but some are from Arizona, Texas and Washington. Even though a lot of … Continue reading →

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Spring trying to get here

Posted on April 6, 2014 by admin

With marginal temperatures I took a hike through the Shannondale Springs WMA. It was nice to find some new “First of Years” (FOYs) species. The first lep encountered was a tattered Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa). Also seen were a number … Continue reading →

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