Category Archives: WV Trip

Eastern Panhandle to the Mountains

Posted on June 26, 2013 by admin

I spent the bulk of last week assisting with a WV birding tour run by WINGS. Of course butterflies were also noted and a few images were taken along the way. After getting rained on Tuesday morning around Harper’s Ferry … Continue reading →

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Swallowtails, Checkerspots and Common Ringlets

Posted on June 15, 2013 by admin

I spent a delightful cool afternoon at Spruce Knob Lake and Spruce Knob (highest elevation in WV) looking for butterflies and birds. This high elevation sanctuary is a place where I need to go back and spend more time as … 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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Juniper Hairstreak at Shannondale Springs

Posted on April 27, 2013 by admin

180 years ago Shannondale Springs was a world famous resort visited by Presidents and dignitaries. It was on Staffordshire transferware c.1830’s along with other notable locations around the country like Niagara Falls and the Catskill Mountain House, both in NY. … Continue reading →

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Eastern Tailed-Blues at Shannondale Springs WMA

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

Saw my first of season Eastern Tailed-Blues along the Old Farm Trail this morning while birding at SS WMA. Also seen were Spring Azure and Zebra Swallowtail.

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