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US of A
US of A
Last 2 weeks of March in Southwestern states... New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California... anyone with any tips for special places wrt butterflies... long shot I know, but I'm sure I'll find something worth photographing ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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- Pete Eeles
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Might be worth posting something here:
http://www.monarchwatch.org/
The folks there were very helpful when I visited the US last year (although not sure how Monarch-centric they are!).
Cheers,
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http://www.monarchwatch.org/
The folks there were very helpful when I visited the US last year (although not sure how Monarch-centric they are!).
Cheers,
- Pete
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Thanks Pete
good idea but I'm having problems registering... never mind... interesting site anyway!!![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
good idea but I'm having problems registering... never mind... interesting site anyway!!
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Hi Paul
Take a look at this tour by Sunstreak.
http://www.sunstreaktours.com/Arizona,% ... stern.html
A couple of weeks later but should give you some ideas.
Regards Brian
Take a look at this tour by Sunstreak.
http://www.sunstreaktours.com/Arizona,% ... stern.html
A couple of weeks later but should give you some ideas.
Regards Brian
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Excellent - mind you it's significantly nearer the Mexican border than I'm likely to get.... but the wording suggests I may be right for the spring species, I was worried I'll be too early.... thanks for the hyperlink.... some fantastic possibilities!!
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Re: US of A
I don't know if this is too late but there is a south western lepidoptera yahoo group which is full of people who can help.
My only tip is a place called silverado canyon in Orange County south of LA.
It is near Santa Ana IIRC
My only tip is a place called silverado canyon in Orange County south of LA.
It is near Santa Ana IIRC
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Great bluebird Paul, great shot (I am assuming it is a bluebird?) something I have always wanted to see. Hope you do manage to find something before you leave.
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Yep... I would gues it's a Western Bluebird, but stand to be corrected.... first butterfly today, and my favourite species, a hairstreak... see personal diary if interested ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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The hairstreak's fantastic, Paul! I'd have loved to be there.
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I agree Paul, lovely shots.
Cheers
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Excellent Hairstreak photo Paul
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Thanks all... hopefully more to come but nil today, just 400 miles of desert road... ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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More butterfly photos to share on Personal Diary... not much around, quite like these hummingbird photos....
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