Category Archives: Gossamer-winged

Another lifer after 6 1/2 years…

Posted on January 31, 2020 by admin

While waiting for winter to relinquish its hold I went back over the four western U.S. butterfly outings I’ve done doing bird chases and/or vacations. Very memorable was the day on Hurricane Ridge (elevation 5,242 ft) in Olympic National Park … Continue reading →

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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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Recap of 2019

Posted on December 5, 2019 by admin

This post will recap the more exciting finds of 2019. I really didn’t do too much butterfly wise in 2019 due to a number of factors. The spring was wet and weekends always seemed to be messed up. I was … Continue reading →

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Lower Rio Grande Valley – 2018

Posted on November 19, 2018 by admin

Every year is different in November and this year kept suit with that trend with a twist. Weather wise this was the most extreme I’ve ever witnessed in all of my birding and butterfly fall / winter trips. Mike Smith … Continue reading →

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Satyr Comma + Canada Endemics

Posted on August 13, 2018 by admin

My wife and I recently returned from a two week vacation in the Canadian Maritimes. We visited Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick go to various scenic sights, cultural locations and partaking of local eateries (which was excellent with fresh … Continue reading →

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