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Red Satyr and Marine Blue from SE Arizona

Posted on June 13, 2013 by admin

I went on a “target” birding trip last weekend to SE Arizona which is my personal favorite region in the lower 48 to bird watch. I did take a few images of butterflies which showed themselves. Notables included “Desert” Black … Continue reading →

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Peck’s Skipper – Preston County

Posted on June 6, 2013 by admin

Gary Felton captured this nice photo of mating Peck’s Skippers in Kingwood, WV.

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Common Ringlet – Canaan Valley

Posted on June 2, 2013 by admin

While bird watching in the northern section of Canaan Valley on Saturday I came across an unknown butterfly along the Middle Valley trail. Smallish with a “Satyr like” spot I took some pictures and tonight doing research discovered it was … Continue reading →

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American Lady – Berkeley county

Posted on May 19, 2013 by admin

Saw my first American Lady early this afternoon near the Middle Creek sub-division in Berkeley county. The image below is not of the butterfly today but taken in Canaan Valley last year.

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West Virginia Whites

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

I saw several West Virginia Whites (lifer) while doing some birding in Pocahontas county on 5-10. I took some pictures with my iPhone but they really didn’t turn out so good. My regular camera was not at my disposal.

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