Dun Skipper
This is a Dun Skipper photographed in the gardens of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History from a past summer. Have you seen a butterfly yet in 2016? I spotted a moth, but I have not seen a Mourning Cloak or anything else so far during this scorching March week. We hope you take the time to visit RTPI for everything indoors and outdoors this year. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreBlue-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis eliciae)
Here we see a Blue-throated Sapphire (Hylocharis eliciae) going in to investigate a flower to feed on. This common dry forest species of the pacific side of Costa Rica is always a gorgeous bird to encounter. Photographed by RTPI Affilate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Costa Rica while on assignment for the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
Read MoreRufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl)
Now this is where flowers are supposed to be blooming! Here we have a Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) hovering in for some nectar thanks to this tremendous photograph by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser for the Meet Your Neighbours global biodiversity project in Costa Rica while on assignment for the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History.
Read MoreMonarch Beauty
We are winding down Monarch migration for the 2015 season, as individuals filtering through to the south now are in for a very difficult journey to Mexico. This late and beautiful butterfly was really in crisp and lovely shape, showing off the gorgeous Halloween colors while feeding. I hope he will be one of the lucky ones to make it all the way to the wintering grounds. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreMonarchs Building
Amazingly, Monarch butterfly numbers have been building still at Stratford Point in Connecticut over the last week. Mid-October is usually a busy time for the species here as they feed on goldenrod and quickly keep moving to the south. The last couple days of frigid temperatures certainly have not helped sightings, though…
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