The Joy of the Hunt

What can be more fun than tramping around the pucker brush, slopping through a marshy area, dodging tree limbs and swatting mosquitos? Why, doing all that while chasing butterflies and moths, of course. Hobomok Skipper (Lon Hobomok) I was out for a few hours in the heat of the day yesterday, at times on my … Continue reading The Joy of the Hunt

Butterfly Neighbors

Despite the quarantine, or perhaps because of it, I've been spending my summer making new friends. I'm embarrassed to say, that despite living among them for my entire life, I'm just now making their acquaintance. Please allow me to introduce them - I'm sure some of them, or perhaps their cousins, live near you as … Continue reading Butterfly Neighbors

Morning Excursion

Itโ€™s been a busy morning, full of unexpected company. It began as I took my dog for a walk along a nearby back road. I had just stopped to say hello to a butterfly, when I notice a red fox up ahead. Fortunately, I saw it before my dog, so by the time she threw … Continue reading Morning Excursion