Every few decades Red Admiral butterflies (Vanessa atalanta,) migrate in huge numbers. These small butterflies overwinter in warm southern areas and travel north each year. Their favorite host plants are in the nettle family (Urtica). The adults I've seen this year have been nectaring on dandelions, but they also like tree sap and rotting fruit. … Continue reading Red Admirals in Flight
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Without a Word
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
It’s That Time of Year
American Hazelnut blossoming. Pine Warblers are passing through. Two-lined Salamanders and other amphibians are on the move. It's a wonderful time of year. Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well: Don't forget to check out my new butterfly book!
Eclipse Photos
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April 8, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Prepping for the Eclipse
In less than a week we will see a total eclipse of the sun here in Vermont, Now is the time for preparations to be finalized. Questions to consider: Are you in the path of totality? You have probably heard it over and over. A partial eclipse is nothing like a full eclipse. If at … Continue reading Prepping for the Eclipse
Without a Word
(Or, with few words) Sometimes we see the whole picture. Sometimes we see what's close. Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate March, 2024 ********************************* If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
The Eyes Have it
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things.KateJuly, 2023 ********************************* If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Moth Ball
I attended my first Moth Ball the other night. I dressed carefully for the event, cargo pants tucked neatly into my socks, vest pockets filled with accoutrements - UV flashlight, headlamp, field guide, spare camera battery....You're getting the idea.The Moth Ball was hosted by Northern Woodlands and took place in their back yard. JoAnne Russo, … Continue reading Moth Ball
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
We Had a Baby!
We adopted (kidnapped) this butterfly as a caterpillar I found on a random walk last August. I posted the picture to inaturalist to be identified, then fed the caterpillar until it pupated. Pupa is on the left with caterpillar inside, working hard to shed the old form and create a new one. The dead looking … Continue reading We Had a Baby!
The Nature of Things 