Monarchs, etc.

ButterflyPR at comcast.net ButterflyPR at comcast.net
Sun Aug 26 12:54:21 EDT 2007


Yesterday I visited my mother in Westport.  Loads of Cabbage Whites, but also 2-3 Red Admirals (at least one VERY worn), one Lady (didn't get a close look), 3-4 adult Monarchs, 4 Monarch eggs (brought two home), and a Tiger Swallowtail.

Today, visited Haddam Meadows to gather milkweed for my 20+ caterpillars.  Saw a few Cabbage Whites, one Monarch, with a curled wing, nectaring on red clover, one Peck's Skipper, about 4 early instar Monarch caterpillars, and at least 20 eggs, several of which I accidentally brought home, along with one hatchling.  So the Monarchs are still laying--perhaps this generation will make it to Mexico.

Which reminds me--more reminders will be forthcoming, but don't forget to mark your calendars for the CBA Monarch Tagging at Hammonasset on Saturday September 15, and the Migration Festival, which will include tagging, at Lighthouse Point on Sunday September 23.

Diane


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