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Northern Metalmarks – Green Ridge State Forest

Posted on July 11, 2018 by admin

I spent a short amount of time in Green Ridge State Forest yesterday afternoon. By short I mean about 30 mins. In those 30 mins and approximately three tenths of a mile walking I encountered an excellent sampling of Northern Metalmarks. … Continue reading →

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Mountain Butterflies

Posted on June 17, 2018 by admin

The way the weather has been this spring I didn’t think I’d ever get out again for butterflies. Just kidding of course but our cold May and early June with 6+ surplus inches of rain this year has certainly put … Continue reading →

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Northern Bog Species of Michigan and Wisconsin

Posted on May 27, 2018 by admin

You would think after the hard work in Maine last year slogging through bogs that Barry and I would have chosen easier targets for our next butterfly adventure. Not so! We love to look for the harder to see species … Continue reading →

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Elfins – Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on May 1, 2018 by admin

Took a morning hike in Sleepy Creek WMA. I’m looking forward to the heat and perhaps some vegetation will catch up with the forecast temps. Lot’s of Duskywings were on the wing and Dreamy’s are becoming more noticeable. They’re first … Continue reading →

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Juniper Hairstreaks galore

Posted on April 26, 2018 by admin

Hiked a few miles yesterday in Larenim county park in Mineral county, WV. Weather was nice in the mid-60’s with a breeze. With plenty of Red Cedar in the park there were also plenty of Juniper Hairstreaks out and about, … Continue reading →

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