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Oct 8

Butterflies in Hubbardston today

Observed at Mt. Jefferson Conservation Area in Hubbardston today 10/8: At least 4 Clouded Sulphur 1

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Butterflies in Hubbardston today

Observed at Mt. Jefferson Conservation Area in Hubbardston today 10/8: At least 4 Clouded Sulphur 1

Oct 8

Oct 8

Arlington yard 10/8

American Copper- 1 Monarchs- 3 Orange Sulphur- 1 Cabbage White- 1 Lisa Wolfe/Peter Loshin

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Arlington yard 10/8

American Copper- 1 Monarchs- 3 Orange Sulphur- 1 Cabbage White- 1 Lisa Wolfe/Peter Loshin

Oct 8

Oct 8

Lep Activity Here Today ....

...at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater Got a late start Lepping today, but did get to see ...

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Lep Activity Here Today ....

...at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater Got a late start Lepping today, but did get to see ...

Oct 8

Oct 8

2026-10-07 The Food Project fields Lincoln MA

I went back to the Food Project fields in Lincoln MA yesterday for a short visit around noon, and I

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2026-10-07 The Food Project fields Lincoln MA

I went back to the Food Project fields in Lincoln MA yesterday for a short visit around noon, and I

Oct 8

Oct 7

Butterflies Georgetown 10-7-26

Today I had one Monarch and one American Lady on my butterfly bush. The Lady didn't stay long

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Butterflies Georgetown 10-7-26

Today I had one Monarch and one American Lady on my butterfly bush. The Lady didn't stay long

Oct 7

Oct 6

Today: 1 Monarch 2 American Ladies Yesterday: 1 Monarch 1 American Lady 1 Cabbage White Lisa Wolfe

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Today: 1 Monarch 2 American Ladies Yesterday: 1 Monarch 1 American Lady 1 Cabbage White Lisa Wolfe

Oct 6

Oct 6

Saw an American Copper on my Waltham Market Basket walk, Border Rd. Correct if I have the incorrect

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Saw an American Copper on my Waltham Market Basket walk, Border Rd. Correct if I have the incorrect

Oct 6

Oct 6

Spicebush Swallowtail

In the garden yesterday, very worn. Bill Benner Joe Wicinski

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Spicebush Swallowtail

In the garden yesterday, very worn. Bill Benner Joe Wicinski

Oct 6

Oct 6

Ware and home (Hardwick), 10/5

On the rail trail in Ware on 10/5 we saw 1 Clouded Sulphur, one Eastern Comma, and one Monarch. Here

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Ware and home (Hardwick), 10/5

On the rail trail in Ware on 10/5 we saw 1 Clouded Sulphur, one Eastern Comma, and one Monarch. Here

Oct 6

Oct 6

Somerville 10/6/2026

On the corner of Beacon St. and Ivaloo: Saw the following butterflies nectaring on Buddleia flowers:

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Somerville 10/6/2026

On the corner of Beacon St. and Ivaloo: Saw the following butterflies nectaring on Buddleia flowers:

Oct 6

Oct 5

Butterflies Sat and Sunday

On Saturday 10/3 in Oxford: clouded sulphur 2 American copper 1 On Sunday 10/4 in Boylston at Tower

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Butterflies Sat and Sunday

On Saturday 10/3 in Oxford: clouded sulphur 2 American copper 1 On Sunday 10/4 in Boylston at Tower

Oct 5

Oct 4

Butterflies in New Braintree 10/4

We birded some extensive agricultural fields in New Braintree today. There are numerous vegetable

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Butterflies in New Braintree 10/4

We birded some extensive agricultural fields in New Braintree today. There are numerous vegetable

Oct 4

Oct 4

Horn Pond Mountain Woburn MA 2026-10-04

I went to Horn Pond Mountain today for a look around -- it's been a while since I've been

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Horn Pond Mountain Woburn MA 2026-10-04

I went to Horn Pond Mountain today for a look around -- it's been a while since I've been

Oct 4

Oct 4

October Butterflies North Shore

Oct. 1 Monarch1 Cabbage White 3 - Hellcat Dike Parker River NWR Oct. 1 Monarch1 , Orange Sulfur 6,

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October Butterflies North Shore

Oct. 1 Monarch1 Cabbage White 3 - Hellcat Dike Parker River NWR Oct. 1 Monarch1 , Orange Sulfur 6,

Oct 4

Oct 3

Trip report: 2026-10-03 Food Project fields Lincoln MA

Another beautiful day: mid- to high-60s, full sun. We started at the Food Project fields in Lincoln

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Trip report: 2026-10-03 Food Project fields Lincoln MA

Another beautiful day: mid- to high-60s, full sun. We started at the Food Project fields in Lincoln

Oct 3

Oct 3

No new adults today, but I forgot to mention before that we have a spicebush chrysalis Also today: 2

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No new adults today, but I forgot to mention before that we have a spicebush chrysalis Also today: 2

Oct 3

Peter Loshin, Linda G.2

Oct 3

Field trip tomorrow (Saturday October 3) Lincoln MA

Note: the fields are in Lincoln. I can't join you this morning, but there is a pollinator meadow

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Field trip tomorrow (Saturday October 3) Lincoln MA

Note: the fields are in Lincoln. I can't join you this morning, but there is a pollinator meadow

Oct 3

Oct 3

Yard butterflies

October 2 Saw 1 mourning cloak fly through the yard Tom Dodd Upton

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Yard butterflies

October 2 Saw 1 mourning cloak fly through the yard Tom Dodd Upton

Oct 3

Oct 2

2026-10-02: Food Project Fields, Lincoln and Sedge Meadow, Wayland

I was fooled by the weather forecast yesterday, so I didn't realize it would be perfect weather

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2026-10-02: Food Project Fields, Lincoln and Sedge Meadow, Wayland

I was fooled by the weather forecast yesterday, so I didn't realize it would be perfect weather

Oct 2

Oct 2

Butterflies - New Braintree, 10/2

Thank you, Andrew, for coordinating the October Derby! At Winimusset WMA in New Braintree today we

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Butterflies - New Braintree, 10/2

Thank you, Andrew, for coordinating the October Derby! At Winimusset WMA in New Braintree today we

Oct 2

Emily Sz, Linda G.2

Oct 2

Waltham birding & butterflying by bicycle 10-1-26

I could just about make out that moth, Emily. Might be a Celery Looper Moth --- day flying and seen

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Waltham birding & butterflying by bicycle 10-1-26

I could just about make out that moth, Emily. Might be a Celery Looper Moth --- day flying and seen

Oct 2

Andrew Griffith

Oct 1

Wareham, Ma 10/1/26

In the yard her in Wareham today, I had the following: 2 Monarchs 1 Painted Lady 3 American Ladys 2

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Wareham, Ma 10/1/26

In the yard her in Wareham today, I had the following: 2 Monarchs 1 Painted Lady 3 American Ladys 2

Oct 1

Oct 1

Monarch butterflies

Saw two Monarch Butterflies in Winthrop on 9-30-26. One on Shirley Ave as a friend, her grandson

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Monarch butterflies

Saw two Monarch Butterflies in Winthrop on 9-30-26. One on Shirley Ave as a friend, her grandson

Oct 1

Andrew Griffith

Oct 1

October already? 2026 October Derby begins!

I will be doing my best to do the October Derby again this year. I have been doing it for the past

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October already? 2026 October Derby begins!

I will be doing my best to do the October Derby again this year. I have been doing it for the past

Oct 1

Oct 1

Arlington Yard October 1 butterflies

Today: 3 Monarchs 1 American Lady 3 Cabbage Whites Lisa Wolfe

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Arlington Yard October 1 butterflies

Today: 3 Monarchs 1 American Lady 3 Cabbage Whites Lisa Wolfe

Oct 1

Oct 1

2026-10-01 Food Project Fields, Lincoln MA

Sorry, I posted before attaching a photo. On Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:08:17 PM UTC-4 Peter

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2026-10-01 Food Project Fields, Lincoln MA

Sorry, I posted before attaching a photo. On Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:08:17 PM UTC-4 Peter

Oct 1

Barbara Volkle2

Sep 30

Joint Base Cape Cod Survey - comments due 10/1

Just a reminder - comments are due 10/1. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Joint Base Cape

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Joint Base Cape Cod Survey - comments due 10/1

Just a reminder - comments are due 10/1. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Joint Base Cape

Sep 30

Sep 30

Hardwick 9/29 butterflies

Muddy Brook WMA, Hardwick, 9/29 under cloudy-bright sky: 1 Clouded Sulphur 1 Pearl Crescent 1

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Hardwick 9/29 butterflies

Muddy Brook WMA, Hardwick, 9/29 under cloudy-bright sky: 1 Clouded Sulphur 1 Pearl Crescent 1

Sep 30

Sep 28

Butterflies 9/24 in Barre

On one of those wonderful sunny days prior to the nor'easter, on September 24, we had the

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Butterflies 9/24 in Barre

On one of those wonderful sunny days prior to the nor'easter, on September 24, we had the

Sep 28

Sep 26

Grafton Butterflies sept 23

On Wednesday 9/23 in my garden: summer azure 1 red-spotted purple 1 Dolores Price

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Grafton Butterflies sept 23

On Wednesday 9/23 in my garden: summer azure 1 red-spotted purple 1 Dolores Price

Sep 26

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