Woodlands of Bedford: Butterfly Hike

Overview:
This is a late spring walk through riparian woodland and open field habitat in search of butterflies.  Along the way, we will note associated host plants and other items of nature’s beauty.

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We had a great summer outing, looking at both the Hemlock Creek lowlands as well as the uplands of Button Road Field.  We noted the following species.

• Cabbage Butterfly - 75
• Banded Hairstreak - 1
• Eastern Tailed Blue – 1 (less than certain id)
• Summer Azure – 2
• Great Spangled Fritillary – 10
• Meadow Fritillary – 12
• Silvery Checkerspot – 8
• Mourning Cloak – 1
• Red Admiral – 2
• Northern Pearly Eye – 1
• Little Wood Satyr – 15
• Least Skipper – 1
• European Skipper – 20
• Skipper sp - 3

The only disappointment was the fact that Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, appeared diseased and has suffered loss of leaves and many dead branches.
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Thanks to everyone for an excellent outing!