Monthly Archives: June 2013

Eastern Panhandle to the Mountains

Posted on June 26, 2013 by admin

I spent the bulk of last week assisting with a WV birding tour run by WINGS. Of course butterflies were also noted and a few images were taken along the way. After getting rained on Tuesday morning around Harper’s Ferry … Continue reading →

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Swallowtails, Checkerspots and Common Ringlets

Posted on June 15, 2013 by admin

I spent a delightful cool afternoon at Spruce Knob Lake and Spruce Knob (highest elevation in WV) looking for butterflies and birds. This high elevation sanctuary is a place where I need to go back and spend more time as … Continue reading →

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A few snapshots from the yard

Posted on June 13, 2013 by mwilts

Corrections to identification appreciated. Spring Azure, Hackberry Emperor, Hackberry Emperor underside, Silvery Checkerspot.  

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Red Satyr and Marine Blue from SE Arizona

Posted on June 13, 2013 by admin

I went on a “target” birding trip last weekend to SE Arizona which is my personal favorite region in the lower 48 to bird watch. I did take a few images of butterflies which showed themselves. Notables included “Desert” Black … Continue reading →

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Peck’s Skipper – Preston County

Posted on June 6, 2013 by admin

Gary Felton captured this nice photo of mating Peck’s Skippers in Kingwood, WV.

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