7/16 - Westborough - Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Barbara Volkle
Join us for the Massachusetts Butterfly Club trip this Saturday!
SATURDAY July 16 10 am
Westborough Wildlife Management Area, Crane Swamp Trail, Westborough
This property, managed by the Mass Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, offers a combination of open fields, wooded sections and wet swampy areas. Target species include Northern Pearly-eye, Appalachian Brown, and Mulberry Wing. Insect repellent is recommended. Meet at Tatnuck Bookseller, Westborough. Contact leader Barbara Volkle at bar...@theworld.com
Photo of Monarch, courtesy of Rosemary Mosco.
Barbara Volkle
Sunday, August 14 8 am – Noon
Muddy Brook WMA, Hardwick
This restored oak-pine barrens boasts an exciting diversity of plants, birds, and invertebrates. While the presence of its bird species has been well-documented—we should see Eastern Towhee, Prairie Warbler, Norther Flicker, and much more—the butterflies here haven’t been full explored. Let’s see what we can find! There is plenty of shrubby and grassland edge habitat, and Muddy Brook and several shallow ponds provide wetland habitat. Plan to take precautions to discourage ticks. Bring snacks/lunch/beverages if you wish. No restrooms. Contact the leader Wendy Howes at curiou...@verizon.net.
