Category Archives: Blues

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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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 →

Posted in Blues, Brush-footed, Duskywings, Milkweed Butterflies, Remote Trip, Satyrs, Swallowtails, Whites and Sulphurs | 2 Comments

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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Finally, Butterflies – GRSF

Posted on April 22, 2018 by admin

After a frustrating day yesterday I went back to Green Ridge State Forest after lunch today and with temps being about four degrees warmer and the Sun breaking through strong every now and again the butterflies were out(: Tallied ten … Continue reading →

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Northern Exposure – Jutta Arctic, Bog Fritillary

Posted on June 15, 2017 by admin

It was the best of times! Barry Marts and I ventured back up to SW Maine and northern New Hampshire to have another go at a couple of species we struck out on last year. We timed out this trip … Continue reading →

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