Monthly Archives: May 2022

Butterfly Big Year, Update #5

Posted on May 27, 2022 by the roused bear

We have had about a week of cool, rainy weather that is not particularly good for butterflies. I have not gone on any out-of-state trips since the Wisconsin trip I took a couple of weeks ago. That is because of … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Big Year Update #4

Posted on May 18, 2022 by the roused bear

I have not taken any long trips this week but I have added a couple of species. On Monday I conducted my first butterfly survey of the season for the Iowa Butterfly Survey Network. I found this gorgone checkerspot at … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Big Year Update #3

Posted on May 10, 2022 by the roused bear

I went on a trip to Sauk City Wisconsin, chasing butterflies. The point of the trips is that they are a little bit spontaneous, depending on the weather and what other butterflies have been seen. However, I always feel a … Continue reading →

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