Category Archives: Swallowtails

Zebra Swallowtails in good numbers

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

Pretty much everywhere I’ve been this spring Zebra Swallowtails have been in good supply. They look so fresh this time of year. This image was taken at Shannondale Springs WMA. Spring Azure, Eastern Tailed-Blue, Clouded Sulphur and Eastern Tiger Swallowtails … Continue reading →

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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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Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on April 21, 2013 by admin

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtails were out this afternoon in the biggest numbers I’ve seen this spring. Also present were Zebra Swallowtail, tons of Juvenal’s Duskywing and a couple Sleepy Duskywings. An image is posted here. I look forward to any … Continue reading →

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