Category Archives: Milkweed Butterflies

Lower Rio Grande Valley – wow!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by admin

I recently went to the Lower Rio Grande Valley on a birding trip. With this region being the best in the lower 48 for butterfly diversity (over 325 species recorded) I took time to look for some. Mostly everything I … Continue reading →

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Fiery Skipper – Cape May, NJ

Posted on October 21, 2013 by admin

I was in the Cape May area for a long weekend of birding and along the way stopped by any available nectar sites. I stayed with some friends in a rental on Pearl Ave in Cape May Point. Right around … Continue reading →

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Where are all the Monarch’s this year?

Posted on July 31, 2013 by admin

I don’t know about you but I’ve not seen any Monarch’s yet in WV this year and only saw a handful last weekend on the eastern shore. Here’s an article that gives some insight into the reduction in numbers. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Black Dash and adding a cloaking device to your car

Posted on July 15, 2013 by admin

Well, Summer is here with the hottest temps of the season on the way. Fortunately, the temperatures at Finzel Swamp (Allegany county, MD) yesterday were around 80 with light winds and mostly sunny skies. It appears that Black Dash Skippers … Continue reading →

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Regal Redux

Posted on July 10, 2013 by admin

I couldn’t resist adding another image of this endangered species. Indeed the Regal Fritillary has disappeared from much of its previous range. It’s great to know the conservation efforts at Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA are helping to preserve this special … Continue reading →

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