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8:12 AM

Natural History Museum, Brewster, 7/25/26, 9:50-10:10AM

OUTSIDE THE BUTTERFLY ENCLOSURE: Tiger Swallowtail, 1 Monarch, 1 Skipper sp., 0* Clouded Sulphur, 1

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Natural History Museum, Brewster, 7/25/26, 9:50-10:10AM

OUTSIDE THE BUTTERFLY ENCLOSURE: Tiger Swallowtail, 1 Monarch, 1 Skipper sp., 0* Clouded Sulphur, 1

8:12 AM

Jul 25

July 22-25 For four straight days a female Monarch has been nectaring in the garden. I've found

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July 22-25 For four straight days a female Monarch has been nectaring in the garden. I've found

Jul 25

Jul 25

This morning: 2 Monarchs 1 Tiger Swallowtail 1 Painted Lady Cabbage Whites 1 Hummingbird Clearwing;

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This morning: 2 Monarchs 1 Tiger Swallowtail 1 Painted Lady Cabbage Whites 1 Hummingbird Clearwing;

Jul 25

Jul 25

Upton yard butterflies

July 25 1 Tiger swallowtail 2 little wood satyr 1 monarch 4 banded hairstreaks Tom Dodd Upton

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Upton yard butterflies

July 25 1 Tiger swallowtail 2 little wood satyr 1 monarch 4 banded hairstreaks Tom Dodd Upton

Jul 25

Andrew Griffith

Jul 25

Wareham, MA 7/25/26

Things seem to be picking up around the yard here in Wareham lately. Slower than usual for sure, but

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Wareham, MA 7/25/26

Things seem to be picking up around the yard here in Wareham lately. Slower than usual for sure, but

Jul 25

Peter Loshin, Linda G.2

Jul 25

Cambridge Moth Ball 2026: MBC trip report

Thank you, Peter! You were the driver behind this success --- thanks to all the time and hard work

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Cambridge Moth Ball 2026: MBC trip report

Thank you, Peter! You were the driver behind this success --- thanks to all the time and hard work

Jul 25

Jul 24

Sedge Meadow, Wayland MA: 2026-07-24

This morning I went to Sedge Meadow in Wayland, and saw: 12 Monarch 5 Sulphur (sp) 8 Pearl Crescent 1

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Sedge Meadow, Wayland MA: 2026-07-24

This morning I went to Sedge Meadow in Wayland, and saw: 12 Monarch 5 Sulphur (sp) 8 Pearl Crescent 1

Jul 24

Jul 24

Arnold Arboretum, Boston: 2026-07-24

We went to Arnold Arboretum in Boston this afternoon, hoping to see Pipevine Swallowtail and

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Arnold Arboretum, Boston: 2026-07-24

We went to Arnold Arboretum in Boston this afternoon, hoping to see Pipevine Swallowtail and

Jul 24

Jul 24

Massachusetts Butterfly Club - 7/26 - Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield

Join us on Sunday, July 26! Sunday July 26, 10 am Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield Explore the

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Massachusetts Butterfly Club - 7/26 - Bartholomew’s Cobble, Sheffield

Join us on Sunday, July 26! Sunday July 26, 10 am Bartholomew's Cobble, Sheffield Explore the

Jul 24

Jul 23

Butterflies in Hardwick and South Deerfield

We're still not getting as many butterflies as expected, considering the large volume of nectar

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Butterflies in Hardwick and South Deerfield

We're still not getting as many butterflies as expected, considering the large volume of nectar

Jul 23

Jul 23

here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater Cabbage White 8 Pearl Crescent 3 Monarch 4 (Plus 3

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here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater Cabbage White 8 Pearl Crescent 3 Monarch 4 (Plus 3

Jul 23

Jul 22

Leps here Monday 20July2026

at 'Adams Farm, West Bridgewater Pearl Crescent 3 American Copper 1 Cabbage White 6 Little Wood

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Leps here Monday 20July2026

at 'Adams Farm, West Bridgewater Pearl Crescent 3 American Copper 1 Cabbage White 6 Little Wood

Jul 22

Jul 22

Cold Brook Sanctuary, Harwich: 7/22/26

Cold Brook Sanctuary, aka Bank Street Bogs. Gray, west windy, 74F. Monarch, 2 Pearl Crescent 2 [

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Cold Brook Sanctuary, Harwich: 7/22/26

Cold Brook Sanctuary, aka Bank Street Bogs. Gray, west windy, 74F. Monarch, 2 Pearl Crescent 2 [

Jul 22

Jul 22

Provincetown Downtown, 7/21/2026

Provincetown Art Museum (PAAM) to Pilgrim's Monument (PMPM) & lively Commercial St gardens.

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Provincetown Downtown, 7/21/2026

Provincetown Art Museum (PAAM) to Pilgrim's Monument (PMPM) & lively Commercial St gardens.

Jul 22

Jul 21

Upcoming field trip - Hubbardston 7/25

Here is information about an upcoming walk co-sponsored by MBC and Ware River Nature Club. Saturday,

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Upcoming field trip - Hubbardston 7/25

Here is information about an upcoming walk co-sponsored by MBC and Ware River Nature Club. Saturday,

Jul 21

Jul 20

Birds and Butterflies Massachusetts Butterfly Club and Forbush Bird Club Fieldtrip in Leicester 7/19/26

The weather was sunny with temps at 65-70 degrees on Sunday, July 19, when the 12 participants of the

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Birds and Butterflies Massachusetts Butterfly Club and Forbush Bird Club Fieldtrip in Leicester 7/19/26

The weather was sunny with temps at 65-70 degrees on Sunday, July 19, when the 12 participants of the

Jul 20

Jul 20

Wachusett Meadow today

Wachusett Meadow (Mass Audubon) Princeton, MA 7/20/26 Cabbage White – 1 Clouded Sulphur – 4 Great

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Wachusett Meadow today

Wachusett Meadow (Mass Audubon) Princeton, MA 7/20/26 Cabbage White – 1 Clouded Sulphur – 4 Great

Jul 20

Jul 20

Mt. Greylock(7/17/26) & October Mountain(7/20/26)

7/17/26, Mt Greylock - Rockwell Rd. to Notch Rd., Notch Rd. to the big pulloff Tiger Swallowtail - 50

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Mt. Greylock(7/17/26) & October Mountain(7/20/26)

7/17/26, Mt Greylock - Rockwell Rd. to Notch Rd., Notch Rd. to the big pulloff Tiger Swallowtail - 50

Jul 20

Jul 19

Punkatasset Preserve, Concord

July 19 Punkatasset Preserve, Concord MA While out looking for everything and anything: 1 Celestrina

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Punkatasset Preserve, Concord

July 19 Punkatasset Preserve, Concord MA While out looking for everything and anything: 1 Celestrina

Jul 19

Jul 19

Butterflies 7-19-26 North Andover

This afternoon I went to Stevens Coolidge Gardens in North Andover to look for butterflies. Pearl

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Butterflies 7-19-26 North Andover

This afternoon I went to Stevens Coolidge Gardens in North Andover to look for butterflies. Pearl

Jul 19

Andrew Griffith

Jul 19

Northampton Community Gardens - 7/19/26

We took a trip out to Northampton Community Gardens today in search of a Common Sootywing. We were

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Northampton Community Gardens - 7/19/26

We took a trip out to Northampton Community Gardens today in search of a Common Sootywing. We were

Jul 19

Jul 18

Arlington Yard, yesterday and today

This afternoon (2026-07-18), volunteers joined me in Arlington to work on a new club table activity:

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Arlington Yard, yesterday and today

This afternoon (2026-07-18), volunteers joined me in Arlington to work on a new club table activity:

Jul 18

Jul 18

Cambridge Moth Ball 2026 - this coming Wednesday (rain date Thursday)

The Boston Birding Festival is holding its third Moth Ball this Wednesday evening/night. The

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Cambridge Moth Ball 2026 - this coming Wednesday (rain date Thursday)

The Boston Birding Festival is holding its third Moth Ball this Wednesday evening/night. The

Jul 18

Jul 18

Some recent Central Worc. County sightings

Despite warming weather and an increase in nectar sources, numbers still seem low in our area.

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Some recent Central Worc. County sightings

Despite warming weather and an increase in nectar sources, numbers still seem low in our area.

Jul 18

Jul 18

south shore sightings

Assorted sighting lists from the last few days in locations south of Boston: Burrage Pond WMA Hanson,

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south shore sightings

Assorted sighting lists from the last few days in locations south of Boston: Burrage Pond WMA Hanson,

Jul 18

Jul 18

Massachusetts Butterfly Club - 7/19 -Leicester

Join us on Sunday, July 19! Sunday, July 19, 9am-12noon Birds & Butterflies with the Forbush Bird

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Massachusetts Butterfly Club - 7/19 -Leicester

Join us on Sunday, July 19! Sunday, July 19, 9am-12noon Birds & Butterflies with the Forbush Bird

Jul 18

Jul 17

Grafton butterflies today 7/17

Today in my garden and on the road in Grafton were the following: Tiger Swallowtail 1 Black

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Grafton butterflies today 7/17

Today in my garden and on the road in Grafton were the following: Tiger Swallowtail 1 Black

Jul 17

Jul 17

Guy Tudor's passing

Here's a note from Brian Cassie. "Guy Tudor, artist, author, mentor to and supporter of

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Guy Tudor's passing

Here's a note from Brian Cassie. "Guy Tudor, artist, author, mentor to and supporter of

Jul 17

Jul 17

7/19 - Brewster Count

Join this count on July 19! Sunday, July 19, 9am BREWSTER Meet at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

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7/19 - Brewster Count

Join this count on July 19! Sunday, July 19, 9am BREWSTER Meet at Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Jul 17

Jul 17

Scituate Lighthouse, 7/16/2026

While awaiting the unpredictably tame Bridled Tern (11:30-12:15): Monarch, 1 Lady sp., 1 Cabbage

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Scituate Lighthouse, 7/16/2026

While awaiting the unpredictably tame Bridled Tern (11:30-12:15): Monarch, 1 Lady sp., 1 Cabbage

Jul 17

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