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Jul 15

McLennen Park, Arlington and Horn Pond Mountain Woburn 2025-07-15

McLennen Park in Arlington was constructed on an old landfill, and today comprises soccer fields and

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McLennen Park, Arlington and Horn Pond Mountain Woburn 2025-07-15

McLennen Park in Arlington was constructed on an old landfill, and today comprises soccer fields and

Jul 15

kstei...@aol.com

Jul 15

Yard Butterflies Paxton 7/15/25

Finally, my yard is hopping, buzzing, and flying. In just a few minutes before work today, I was able

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Yard Butterflies Paxton 7/15/25

Finally, my yard is hopping, buzzing, and flying. In just a few minutes before work today, I was able

Jul 15

Jul 15

Suddenly, skippers!

Howdy leppers, I guess I should complain more often. The day before yesterday I noted in a post here

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Suddenly, skippers!

Howdy leppers, I guess I should complain more often. The day before yesterday I noted in a post here

Jul 15

Jul 14

Grand Spangled Fritillary in Westborough

Today around 1pm, partly sunny, around 80 degrees. A grand spangled fritillary spent a lot of time

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Grand Spangled Fritillary in Westborough

Today around 1pm, partly sunny, around 80 degrees. A grand spangled fritillary spent a lot of time

Jul 14

Jul 14

A few mid-July butterflies Hardwick/New Braintree

It's been quiet on the butterfly front in our neck of the woods. Nectar sources are increasing,

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A few mid-July butterflies Hardwick/New Braintree

It's been quiet on the butterfly front in our neck of the woods. Nectar sources are increasing,

Jul 14

Jul 14

Crowell Conservation Area in Duxbury

Took a walk with about 21 people on Sunday, July 13 through the Crowell Preserve in Duxbury. This is

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Crowell Conservation Area in Duxbury

Took a walk with about 21 people on Sunday, July 13 through the Crowell Preserve in Duxbury. This is

Jul 14

Jul 14

Butterfly lists from Beginner walks

Just an update on the 3 lists from the walks given this year. Not sure if these should be all

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Butterfly lists from Beginner walks

Just an update on the 3 lists from the walks given this year. Not sure if these should be all

Jul 14

Jul 13

Birds and Butterflies MBC and Forbush Bird Club trip in Leicester 7/13

This morning and early afternoon, five participants walked a section of the roadside of route 56

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Birds and Butterflies MBC and Forbush Bird Club trip in Leicester 7/13

This morning and early afternoon, five participants walked a section of the roadside of route 56

Jul 13

Jul 13

Upton yard butterflies, 7/13

1 Great spangled fritillary 1 monarch (ovipositing on milkweed) 5 little wood satyr 3 banded

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Upton yard butterflies, 7/13

1 Great spangled fritillary 1 monarch (ovipositing on milkweed) 5 little wood satyr 3 banded

Jul 13

Jul 13

Great Meadows NWR, Concord, MA, 7/13/25 Just walked the dike. Black Swallowtail - 3 Monarch - 1

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Great Meadows NWR, Concord, MA, 7/13/25 Just walked the dike. Black Swallowtail - 3 Monarch - 1

Jul 13

Jul 13

Amherst QM, RSA, etc

Howdy leppers, Our dog and I crossed paths with a Question Mark today, on Allen Mill Road in Amherst,

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Amherst QM, RSA, etc

Howdy leppers, Our dog and I crossed paths with a Question Mark today, on Allen Mill Road in Amherst,

Jul 13

Jul 12

Arlington Woburn and Carlisle 2025-07-12

An interesting mix today as we stayed close to home. In Arlington, Lisa and I saw: 1 (m) Monarch

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Arlington Woburn and Carlisle 2025-07-12

An interesting mix today as we stayed close to home. In Arlington, Lisa and I saw: 1 (m) Monarch

Jul 12

Jul 12

Ride Needed to Truro Count Sunday

dear mass-lep members: i'd like to participate in mark faherty's truro count tomorrow (9am),

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Ride Needed to Truro Count Sunday

dear mass-lep members: i'd like to participate in mark faherty's truro count tomorrow (9am),

Jul 12

Jul 12

Pittsfield, 7/12/25 Mustard White - 8+, https://garrykessler.zenfolio.com/p862720637/h260748e#

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Pittsfield, 7/12/25 Mustard White - 8+, https://garrykessler.zenfolio.com/p862720637/h260748e#

Jul 12

Jul 12

Bourne Pond, Falmouth, 11am, 7/12/2025

On Pacheco Road, off Davisville: Black Swallowtail, 2 [along bushes] Cabbage White, 1 [lavender] --

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Bourne Pond, Falmouth, 11am, 7/12/2025

On Pacheco Road, off Davisville: Black Swallowtail, 2 [along bushes] Cabbage White, 1 [lavender] --

Jul 12

Jul 12

7/10/25 - New Marlborough, MA & Sheffield, MA

some Misc. butterfly sightings in the Southern Berkshires on 7/10/25: 7/10/25 - Goodnow Preserve, New

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7/10/25 - New Marlborough, MA & Sheffield, MA

some Misc. butterfly sightings in the Southern Berkshires on 7/10/25: 7/10/25 - Goodnow Preserve, New

Jul 12

Jul 12

Upton, 7/11 6:45

2 banded hairstreaks perched 10-20' high Tom Dodd Upton

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Upton, 7/11 6:45

2 banded hairstreaks perched 10-20' high Tom Dodd Upton

Jul 12

Jul 11

2025-07-11 Arlington MA

The day started out overcast and a bit cool, and we were occupied with other tasks until early

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2025-07-11 Arlington MA

The day started out overcast and a bit cool, and we were occupied with other tasks until early

Jul 11

Jul 11

Leps Here Today ...

... at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater Monarch 1 (Stayed around the whole day) Summer Azure 1

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Leps Here Today ...

... at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater Monarch 1 (Stayed around the whole day) Summer Azure 1

Jul 11

Jul 11

7/11/25 Mt. Greylock

In anticipation of the North Berkshire County count this coming Sunday I decided to check my area.

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7/11/25 Mt. Greylock

In anticipation of the North Berkshire County count this coming Sunday I decided to check my area.

Jul 11

Jul 11

Northborough, 7/11/25 Appalachian Brown - 2 Broad-winged Skipper - 7+ - https://garrykessler.zenfolio

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Northborough, 7/11/25 Appalachian Brown - 2 Broad-winged Skipper - 7+ - https://garrykessler.zenfolio

Jul 11

Mark Rosenstein

Jul 11

Horace's Duskywing at Horn Pond Mountain

I haven't made it out into the field much this year, but am finally back in town and visited Horn

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Horace's Duskywing at Horn Pond Mountain

I haven't made it out into the field much this year, but am finally back in town and visited Horn

Jul 11

Andrew Griffith

Jul 11

Wareham, MA 7-11-25

A few from our yard today: 3 Silver-spotted skippers 1 Monarch (male) 3 Broad-winged Skippers 2

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Wareham, MA 7-11-25

A few from our yard today: 3 Silver-spotted skippers 1 Monarch (male) 3 Broad-winged Skippers 2

Jul 11

Jul 11

Seafood Sam's, Falmouth, 1pm, 7/11/2025

[On hostas and hydrangeas:] Silver-spotted Skipper, 10+ European Skipper, 1 Dun Skipper, 1 (dark

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Seafood Sam's, Falmouth, 1pm, 7/11/2025

[On hostas and hydrangeas:] Silver-spotted Skipper, 10+ European Skipper, 1 Dun Skipper, 1 (dark

Jul 11

Jul 11

7/16 - online going away party - Howard Hoople

Howard Hoople and his wife Joanna, are moving to California. Join us for an online going away party!

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7/16 - online going away party - Howard Hoople

Howard Hoople and his wife Joanna, are moving to California. Join us for an online going away party!

Jul 11

kstei...@aol.com

Jul 10

Two Field Trips this Weekend -- Carver and Leicester

Hello all -- the weather is looking good for these 2 MBC field trips Saturday and Sunday. Please

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Two Field Trips this Weekend -- Carver and Leicester

Hello all -- the weather is looking good for these 2 MBC field trips Saturday and Sunday. Please

Jul 10

kstei...@aol.com

Jul 10

Three July Counts this Sunday

Hi all -- Three July Counts are happening this Sunday and your help is needed and appreciated. To

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Three July Counts this Sunday

Hi all -- Three July Counts are happening this Sunday and your help is needed and appreciated. To

Jul 10

Jul 9

Hardwick butterflies

Butterflies are sparse here this week, but we did see the following in short viewing periods: 7/8 1

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Hardwick butterflies

Butterflies are sparse here this week, but we did see the following in short viewing periods: 7/8 1

Jul 9

Jul 9

Drumlin Farm 7.9.2025

This afternoon at Drumlin Farm, cloudy about 75 degrees. 8-12 Common Wood Nymph - flying around the

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Drumlin Farm 7.9.2025

This afternoon at Drumlin Farm, cloudy about 75 degrees. 8-12 Common Wood Nymph - flying around the

Jul 9

Jul 9

sad news - Tom Gagnon

On July 6, 2025, western Massachusetts birder and butterflier Tom Gagnon passed away: https://

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sad news - Tom Gagnon

On July 6, 2025, western Massachusetts birder and butterflier Tom Gagnon passed away: https://

Jul 9

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