Jamaica Plain, Ma butterflies, 7/24/21

[Lucy Merrill-Hills]

Hi,

This morning, I went for a walk around Jamaica Pond. There is a wide paved path, mostly shaded, with new plantings along the edges of the path in the sunny sections. I noticed fleabane, purple loosestrife, milkweed and goldenrod blooming. Also, there are two good-sized flower beds next to the boathouse planted with lots of nectar sources. I saw only two species today, but will go back when more of the goldenrod is blooming.

1 Monarch

5 Cabbage Whites, including a mating pair

Sunny, low 70's

Lucy Merrill-Hills

Roslindale, Ma