I headed up to the Duthill area after work today to take a walk. First stop was at Reid CA south of Duthill, for a quick walk. Lots of Banded Hairstreaks were seen, but no other hairstreaks.
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| Edwards' from Tuesday |
Just in from the gate, I caught sight of a Dukes's Skipper, but it did not stop for a photo. More should be coming out this week.
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| Fresh Question Mark |
Up at McKeough CA west of Duthill, I checked out some milkweed patches. There is lots of Common Milkweed this year, but there are rather few butterflies right now. We are in between many broods I guess!
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| Monarch cateprillar |
Where are the Monarchs? I think I have only seen 2 or 3 this year!
Swamp Milkweed is more scarce this year than in the past, at least in my area. It is very good for attracting butterflies.
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| Delaware Skipper |
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| Eastern Tailed-blue |
Dragonflies are rather few too. I walked through the diversion channel from Callahan Road to the the river but did not come across any until near the river. Just a few very common things.
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| Twelve-spotted Skimmer |
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| Blue Dasher |
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| Widow Skimmer |
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| Common Whitetail |
Looks like a good weather weekend coming up...I hope! It may turn out to be the best one so far this year. I will be lost if I do not see rain.
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