Monthly Archives: June 2015

Franklin Parker Preserve June 13

Posted on June 15, 2015 by connorj

On June 13 Stephen Mason led 13 members of our group on a field trip to Parker Preserve. Our luck was very good for one of our two target species: we found the first two-spotted skippers (four individuals in total) … Continue reading →

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Early June Pix

Posted on June 9, 2015 by connorj

As always, our observers out exploring and documenting their finds. See the log for the latest discoveries, as we approach 70 species for 2015. Here’s a small sample of some of our team’s most recent photographs. Thanks to each … Continue reading →

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Can You ID These Skippers?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by connorj

Harvey Tomlinson photo’d these two worn skippers on a trip to Cumberland County on May 31, and he has invited comments and analysis on their identities. If you are willing to identify their species and provide some details about the … Continue reading →

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Field Trip to Parker Preserve, June 13, led by Stephen Mason

Posted on June 2, 2015 by connorj

Let’s meet at the Woodland Township Post Office (3900 Route 563, Chatsworth, NJ 08019) at 9 am. We can catch up and wait for stragglers and head in the field around 9:30 am. We will be car-pooling from the Post Office. … Continue reading →

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Field Trip to Medford Leas, June 20, led by Chris Herz

Posted on June 1, 2015 by connorj

Butterfly field trip to Medford Leas 1 Medford Leas Dr., Medford, NJ Sat. June 20th 9:45am There are a variety of habitats here, and we will walk around the community garden, and then go to the surrounding fields. Many species … Continue reading →

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