Category Archives: Satyrs

Pink-edged Sulphur, Harris’ Checkerspot, Common Ringlets

Posted on June 14, 2017 by admin

Barry Marts and I escaped the heat of our immediate area on Sunday and spent a great afternoon looking for high elevation specialties in Canaan Valley NWR. We were not disappointed. Harris’ Checkerspots were abundant. Several FOY species were seen … Continue reading →

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Carolina Satyr + other FOY’s

Posted on May 17, 2017 by admin

During the last five days I’ve picked up a few new leps in the state. The cold, rainy weather gave way to sunny, still cool’ish temps on 5-14 as I returned home from a birding “Big Day” the previous day. … Continue reading →

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Gemmed Satyr, Juniper HS, Pepper and Salt Skipper

Posted on April 16, 2017 by admin

Today I ventured to Botetourt County, VA north of Fincastle to a location I had not visited in two years. It’s amazing the difference 150 miles makes in the timing of butterflies. Species that are just emerging near home are … Continue reading →

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“Death by Skipper” trip to Florida

Posted on October 4, 2016 by admin

In hindsight going for a long weekend to south-central Florida seems like it was a good decision in light of the current developments (Hurricane Matthew) occurring in the state now. Barry Marts, Mike Smith, Tom Pendleton and I drove over … Continue reading →

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Butterflies of SE Arizona

Posted on August 13, 2016 by admin

Southeast Arizona is my favorite birding location in the lower 48. The wife and I took a trip there in early August where the temperatures were lower than Martinsburg and the humidity was less. There was a chance of monsoon … Continue reading →

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