Falmouth, Cape Cod - Frances A Crane WMA Jul 2

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I went to Frances Crane to see the Baltimore Checkerspots. I had seen the catepillars in late May, but had never seen an adult before! I was not disappointed!

I went early afternoon; it was sunny, hot (80F), and gusty. I made a half mile loop and saw:

• Baltimore Checkerspots - at least 50, probably more, many nectaring on the butterfly milkweed: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/377619330
• 1 Black Swallowtail: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/377605734
• 3 American Coppers: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/377605741
• 4 Monarchs
• 1 Coral Hairstreak: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/377605737
• 1 Clouded Sulphur
• 1 Orange Sulphur

Also saw a number of dragonflies, including 1 Halloween Pennant: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/377605735

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