Past Years

Milbert's Tortoiseshell, July 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Milbert’s Tortoiseshell, July 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Sulphur on English Marigold, Aug 14 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Sulphur on English Marigold, Aug 14 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Ducklings, Aug 14 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Ducklings, Aug 14 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Slug, August 13 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Slug, August 13 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eupatorium Borer Moth (Carmenta bassiformis), Aug 13 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Cardinal at Sunflower Seed Head October 4, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Cardinal at Sunflower Seed Head
October 4, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Cardinal at Sunflower Seed Head October 4, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Cardinal at Sunflower Seed Head
October 4, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Leopard Frog September 28, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Leopard Frog
September 28, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Butterfly September 27, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Butterfly
September 27, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma September 27, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma
September 27, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Goldfinch Female Eating Evening Primrose Seeds September 25, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Goldfinch Female Eating Evening Primrose Seeds
September 25, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy September 23, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy
September 23, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on White Asters September 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on White Asters
September 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch on High Bush Cranberry September 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch on High Bush Cranberry
September 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch on Lantana September 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch on Lantana
September 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma on White Snakeroot September 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma on White Snakeroot
September 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent Open Wing September 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent Open Wing
September 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch on Lantana September 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch on Lantana
September 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Datura Beginning to Open September 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Datura Beginning to Open
September 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Orange Caterpillar (unidentified) September 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Orange Caterpillar (unidentified)
September 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Garter Snake in a Shrub September 10, 2015 Photo by Valerie Nazemi

Garter Snake in a Shrub
September 10, 2015
Photo by Valerie Nazemi

Clouded Sulphur September 7, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Clouded Sulphur
September 7, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Coneflower September 6, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Coneflower
September 6, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Chipmunk on Cup Plant September 6, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Chipmunk on Cup Plant
September 6, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Depositing Egg on Common Milkweed September 6, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Depositing Egg on Common Milkweed
September 6, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on English Marigold September 1, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on English Marigold
September 1, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Orange Sulphur on Mint August 30, 2015 Photo by Minnie Ying

Orange Sulphur on Mint
August 30, 2015
Photo by Minnie Ying

3 bees on Purple Coneflower August 26, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

3 bees on Purple Coneflower
August 26, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Crab spider hiding in Joe Pie Weed August 26, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Crab spider hiding in Joe Pie Weed
August 26, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Lady on Queen Anne’s Lace August 25, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Lady on Queen Anne’s Lace
August 25, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Grasshopper & Bee on Mint August 25, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Grasshopper & Bee on Mint
August 25, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Wood Nymph Moth Caterpillar on Wild Grape August 25, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Wood Nymph Moth Caterpillar on Wild Grape
August 25, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Crab spider on Black Eyed Susan August 24, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Crab spider on Black Eyed Susan
August 24, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent on Black Eyed Susan August 23, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent on Black Eyed Susan
August 23, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia August 23, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia
August 23, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Spangled Fritillary on Buddleia August 22, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Spangled Fritillary on Buddleia
August 22, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Widow Skimmer on Salvia August 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Widow Skimmer on Salvia
August 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Four O’ Clock Flower August 22, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Four O’ Clock Flower
August 22, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Locust Borer on Goldenrod August 20, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Locust Borer on Goldenrod
August 20, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Tailed Blue on Mint August 20, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Tailed Blue on Mint
August 20, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Locust Borer on Black Eyed Susan August 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Locust Borer on Black Eyed Susan
August 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Male Downey on Mullein August 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Male Downey on Mullein
August 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Female Downey on Mullein August 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Female Downey on Mullein
August 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mexican Sunflower August 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mexican Sunflower
August 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Orange Milkweed August 17, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Orange Milkweed
August 17, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pokeweed August 17, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pokeweed
August 17, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Mint August 17, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Mint
August 17, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Lady on Buddleia August 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Lady on Buddleia
August 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Painted Lady on Buddleia August 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Painted Lady on Buddleia
August 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on Buddleia August 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on Buddleia
August 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Spotted Purple & Silver Spotted Skipper on Buddleia August 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Spotted Purple & Silver Spotted Skipper on Buddleia
August 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Spangled Fritillary on Buddleia August 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Spangled Fritillary on Buddleia
August 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on English Marigold August 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on English Marigold
August 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia August 14, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia
August 14, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Monarchs August 12, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Monarchs
August 12, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Tailed Blue on Path August 12, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Tailed Blue on Path
August 12, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Least Skipper August 8, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Least Skipper
August 8, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Giant Swallowtail on Lantana August 7, 2015 Photo by Joanne Redwood

Giant Swallowtail on Lantana
August 7, 2015
Photo by Joanne Redwood

Red Spotted Purple on Buddleia August 7, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Spotted Purple on Buddleia
August 7, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Peck’s Skippers August 5, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Peck’s Skippers
August 5, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Black Eyed Susan August 5, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Black Eyed Susan
August 5, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Cabbage White on Mexican Sunflower August 4, 2015 Photo by Dan Copeland

Cabbage White on Mexican Sunflower
August 4, 2015
Photo by Dan Copeland

Mating Monarchs August 3, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Monarchs
August 3, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Spotted Purple on Mint August 3, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Spotted Purple on Mint
August 3, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Summer Azure on Mint August 3, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Summer Azure on Mint
August 3, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Coneflower August 3, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Coneflower
August 3, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Clouded Sulphur on Coneflower August 2, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Clouded Sulphur on Coneflower
August 2, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Giant Swallowtail on Buddleia July 31, 2015 Photo by Cathy Braithwaite

Giant Swallowtail on Buddleia
July 31, 2015
Photo by Cathy Braithwaite

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia July 31, 2015 Photo by Cathy Braithwaite

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia
July 31, 2015
Photo by Cathy Braithwaite

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth July 31, 2015 Photo by Doug Welch

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth
July 31, 2015
Photo by Doug Welch

Monarch on Teazle July 31, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch on Teazle
July 31, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pair of Cabbage Whites July 31, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pair of Cabbage Whites
July 31, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Buddleia July 31, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Buddleia
July 31, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Amberwing Female July 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Amberwing Female
July 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Amberwing Male July 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Amberwing Male
July 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Pair on Buddleia July 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Pair on Buddleia
July 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Buddleia July 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Buddleia
July 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia July 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Buddleia
July 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Skipper on Coneflower July 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Skipper on Coneflower
July 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Black Swallowtail on Buddleia July 27, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Black Swallowtail on Buddleia
July 27, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on Lavender July 27, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on Lavender
July 27, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Lady July 27, 2015 Photo by Joanne Redwood

American Lady
July 27, 2015
Photo by Joanne Redwood

Cabbage White on Fern Leaf Lavender July 22, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Cabbage White on Fern Leaf Lavender
July 22, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Snowberry Clearwing on Buddleia July 22, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Snowberry Clearwing on Buddleia
July 22, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Hummingbird Clearwing on Buddleia July 22, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Hummingbird Clearwing on Buddleia
July 22, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Male Downy Woodpecker on Mullein July 22, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Male Downy Woodpecker on Mullein
July 22, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar Munching on Milkweed July 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar Munching on Milkweed
July 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Snout Resting on Milkweed Leaf July 20, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Snout Resting on Milkweed Leaf
July 20, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Snout July 20, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

American Snout
July 20, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Striped Hairstreak on Gooseneck July 20, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Striped Hairstreak on Gooseneck
July 20, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Haploa Moth July 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Haploa Moth
July 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Garden Cockroach July 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Garden Cockroach
July 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Newly emerged Monarch on Buddleia July 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Newly emerged Monarch on Buddleia
July 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Grasshopper on Oregano July 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Grasshopper on Oregano
July 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Golden Digger Wasp on Oregano July 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Golden Digger Wasp on Oregano
July 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Squirrel on Mulberry Tree July 18, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Squirrel on Mulberry Tree
July 18, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tussock Moth Caterpillars on Milkweed July 18, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tussock Moth Caterpillars on Milkweed
July 18, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Young Cedar Waxwings July 18, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Young Cedar Waxwings
July 18, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Spotted Purple on Buddleia July 18, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Spotted Purple on Buddleia
July 18, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Spangled Fritillary on Purple Coneflower July 18, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Great Spangled Fritillary on Purple Coneflower
July 18, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Gooseneck July 15, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Red Admiral on Gooseneck
July 15, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Common Sootywing July 13, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Common Sootywing
July 13, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Sulphur on Oregano July 13, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Sulphur on Oregano
July 13, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Squash Vine Borer Clearwing Moth on Yarrow July 13, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Squash Vine Borer Clearwing Moth on Yarrow
July 13, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Oregano July 12, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Oregano
July 12, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark on Oregano July 12, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark on Oregano
July 12, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Japanese Beetles July 12, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Japanese Beetles
July 12, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly – Female July 11, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly – Female
July 11, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Hummingbird Clearwing on Bee Balm July 11, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Hummingbird Clearwing on Bee Balm
July 11, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Black Swallowtail on Wild Bergamot July 11, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Wild Bergamot
July 11, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail July 11, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Black Swallowtail on Purple Coneflower
July 11, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Red Squirrel eating Mulberries July 11, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Squirrel eating Mulberries
July 11, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Toad July 11, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Toad
July 11, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Cottontail Rabbit in the Early Morning Light July 10, 2015 Photo by Ron Rowan

Cottontail Rabbit in the Early Morning Light
July 10, 2015
Photo by Ron Rowan

Daisies July 10, 2015 Photo by Ron Rowan

Daisies
July 10, 2015
Photo by Ron Rowan

Great Spangled Fritillary on Purple Coneflower July 9, 2015 Photo by Mike Moffat

Great Spangled Fritillary on Purple Coneflower
July 9, 2015
Photo by Mike Moffat

Young Cowbird July 9, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Young Cowbird
July 9, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Two Monarch caterpillars on Milkweed July 9, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Two Monarch caterpillars on Milkweed
July 9, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar meets Milkweed Beetle July 9, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar meets Milkweed Beetle
July 9, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Red Soldier Beetles on Queen Anne’s Lace July 8, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Red Soldier Beetles on Queen Anne’s Lace
July 8, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Chipmunk collecting nesting material July 5, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Chipmunk collecting nesting material
July 5, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pandorus Sphinx Moth July 5, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pandorus Sphinx Moth
July 5, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed flower July 5, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar on Milkweed flower
July 5, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver-Spotted Skipper on Dame’s Rocket July 4, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver-Spotted Skipper on Dame’s Rocket
July 4, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on Oregano July 4, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skipper on Oregano
July 4, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Wood Nymph on Coneflower July 4, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Wood Nymph on Coneflower
July 4, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Squash Vine Borer (Clearwing Moth) on Milkweed Flower June 29, 2015 Photo by Debbie Garbe

Squash Vine Borer (Clearwing Moth) on Milkweed Flower
June 29, 2015
Photo by Debbie Garbe

Male Cardinal and Young in Mulberry Bush June 25, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Male Cardinal and Young in Mulberry Bush
June 25, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Eastern Pondhawk Male Dragonfly June 24, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Pondhawk Male Dragonfly
June 24, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Chickadee among the Mulberries June 24, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Chickadee among the Mulberries
June 24, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Widow Skimmer Dragonfly June 24, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Widow Skimmer Dragonfly
June 24, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Straw June 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail on Straw
June 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

California Poppies June 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

California Poppies
June 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Milbert’s Tortoiseshell on Buddleia Alternifolia June 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Milbert’s Tortoiseshell on Buddleia Alternifolia
June 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail June 20, 2015 Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Cedar
June 20, 2015
Photo by Bonnie Kinder

Male Monarch June 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Male Monarch
June 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Privet June 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Privet
June 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Privet (closed wing) June 19, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Viceroy on Privet (closed wing)
June 19, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Honeybee on Crainsbill June 18, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Honeybee on Crainsbill
June 18, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Dogwood Sawfly Larva June 16, 2015 Photo by Ron Rowan

Dogwood Sawfly Larva
June 16, 2015
Photo by Ron Rowan

Peck's Skippers on Daisy June 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Peck’s Skippers on Daisy
June 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma on Buddleia Alternifolia June 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark on Buddleia Alternifolia
June 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma on Buddleia Alternifolia June 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark on Buddleia Alternifolia
June 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Privet June 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Privet
June 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper on Indigo June 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper on Indigo
June 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

2 Milbert’s Tortoiseshells on Privet June 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

2 Milbert’s Tortoiseshells on Privet
June 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Milbert’s Tortoiseshell on Buddleia Alternifolia June 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Milbert’s Tortoiseshell on Buddleia Alternifolia
June 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Monarch Butterflies on Buddleia Alternifolia June 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Monarch Butterflies on Buddleia Alternifolia
June 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark June 15, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark
June 15, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Privet June 13, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Privet
June 13, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Milkweed flower beginning to open June 13, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Milkweed flower beginning to open
June 13, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Buddleia Alternifolia June 13, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Buddleia Alternifolia
June 13, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

European Skipper on California Poppy June 13, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

European Skipper on California Poppy
June 13, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Parasitic Horsehair Worm on Yarrow June 12, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Parasitic Horsehair Worm on Yarrow
June 12, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Hobomok Skipper on Fuzzy Mint June 11, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Hobomok Skipper on Fuzzy Mint
June 11, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Painted Lady on path June 10, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

American Painted Lady on path
June 10, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Bumblebee on Catnip June 10, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Bumblebee on Catnip
June 10, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mourning Cloak Caterpillar on Mulberry June 10, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mourning Cloak Caterpillar on Mulberry
June 10, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Ringlet on Daisy June 10, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Common Ringlet on Daisy
June 10, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pecks Skipper on Daisy June 10, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pecks Skipper on Daisy
June 10, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma on Korean Lilac June 10, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Comma on Korean Lilac
June 10, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Sage June 10, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Sage
June 10, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Damselflies May 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Mating Damselflies
May 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Painted Turtle May 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Painted Turtle
May 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Meadow Rue May 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Meadow Rue
May 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Korean Lilac, Dame’s Rocket and thistles before the storm May 30, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Korean Lilac, Dame’s Rocket and thistles before the storm
May 30, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper with open wings May 28, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper with open wings
May 28, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper with closed wings May 28, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper with closed wings
May 28, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Dame’s Rocket May 28, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail on Dame’s Rocket
May 28, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Young Rabbit May 27, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Young Rabbit
May 27, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eight Spotted Forester Moth May 26, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Eight Spotted Forester Moth
May 26, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Wood Duck Chick May 25, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Wood Duck Chick
May 25, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Young Carolina Wrens May 24, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Young Carolina Wrens
May 24, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Toad May 21, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Toad
May 21, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Garter Snake May 17, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Garter Snake
May 17, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tree Swallow May 17, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Tree Swallow
May 17, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent butterfly May 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent butterfly
May 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Male Cabbage White butterfly May 16, 2015 Photo by Michelle Sharp

Male Cabbage White butterfly
May 16, 2015
Photo by Michelle Sharp

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Katydid, Aug 12, 2014, by Ron Rowan

Katydid, Aug 12, 2014, by Ron Rowan

Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Dew on Cinquefoil flower, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Dew on Cinquefoil flower, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Datura Flower, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Datura Flower, Aug 12 2014, by Ron Rowan

Painted Lady, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Painted Lady, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Monarch, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Monarch, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Monarch, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Monarch, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Eastern Comma, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Eastern Comma, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Eastern Comma, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Eastern Comma, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Black Swallow-tail, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Black Swallow-tail, July 31 2014, by Ron Rowan

Sulphur, August 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Sulphur, August 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Three Red-Spotted Admirals, August 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Three Red-Spotted Admirals, August 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Red-spotted Admiral, August 1 2014, by Doug Welch

Red-spotted Admiral, August 1 2014, by Doug Welch

Horace's Duskywing, August 1 2014, by Doug Welch

Horace’s Duskywing, August 1 2014, by Doug Welch

Red-spotted Admiral on Four o'clock plant, by Jim Nelson, Jul4 4 2014

Red-spotted Admiral on Four o’clock plant, by Jim Nelson, Jul4 4 2014

Question Mark on Purple Cone Flower, July 15 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark on Purple Cone Flower, July 15 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Tussock Moth Caterpillars eating Milkweed, July 17 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Tussock Moth Caterpillars eating Milkweed, July 17 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Banded Hairstreak on Santolina -- by doug welch, July 5

Banded Hairstreak on Santolina — by Doug Welch, July 5 2014

Red Admiral on Purple Coneflower, July 15 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Purple Coneflower, July 15 2014, by Michelle Sharp

American Painted Lady on Lantana, July 20 2014, by Michelle Sharp

American Painted Lady on Lantana, July 20 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar, July 6 2014, by Michelle Clark

Monarch Caterpillar, July 6 2014, by Michelle Clark

Pearl Crescent, July 7 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent, July 7 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Dragonfly, July 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Dragonfly, July 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Garter Snake, June 10 2014, by Ron Rowan

Eastern Garter Snake, June 10 2014, by Ron Rowan

American Painted Lady, July 3 2014, by Bonnie

American Painted Lady, July 3 2014, by Bonnie

American Painted Lady, July 3 2014, by Bonnie

American Painted Lady, July 3 2014, by Bonnie

Buckeye Butterfly, Junonia coenia, July 8 2014, by Ron Rowan

Buckeye Butterfly, Junonia coenia, July 8 2014, by Ron Rowan

Summer Azure on Privet - June 24 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Summer Azure on Privet – June 24 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper on Thistle -- June 28 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Silver Spotted Skipper on Thistle — June 28 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Red-spotted Purple on Privet -- July 8 2014, by Bonnie

Red-spotted Purple on Privet — July 8 2014, by Bonnie

Red Admiral on Buddleia Alternifolia -- June 25 2014 by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral on Buddleia Alternifolia — June 25 2014 by Michelle Sharp

Nessus Sphinx on Privet June 22 2014, by Doug Moore

Nessus Sphinx on Privet June 22 2014, by Doug Welch

Monarch on Milkweed, June 26 2014, By Michelle Sharp

Monarch on Milkweed, June 26 2014, By Michelle Sharp

Little Wood Satyr, June 21 2014, by Doug Welch

Little Wood Satyr, June 21 2014, by Doug Welch

Cabbage Whites mating, June 24, 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Cabbage Whites mating, June 24, 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Mourning Cloak on Cedar, June 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Mourning Cloak on Cedar, June 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark on Cedar, July 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Question Mark on Cedar, July 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar hiding in Milkweed, July 3 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Monarch Caterpillar hiding in Milkweed, July 3 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Privet, June 21 2014, by Doug Welch

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Privet, June 21 2014, by Doug Welch

Eastern Comma on Buddleia Alternifoliam June 25 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Comma on Buddleia Alternifoliam June 25 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Comma on Buddleia Alternifolia, June 24 2014 by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Comma on Buddleia Alternifolia, June 24 2014 by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Comma, June 24 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Comma, June 24 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Common Ringlet, June 20 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Common Ringlet, June 20 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Young Eastern Forktail, June 2 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Young Eastern Forktail, June 2 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Forktail, June 2 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Forktail, June 2 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Green Darner, June 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Green Darner, June 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Carpenter Bee, June 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Carpenter Bee, June 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail, June 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Black Swallowtail, June 1 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Wild Indigo Duskywing, May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Wild Indigo Duskywing, May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Phidippus audax (Common Jumping Spider), May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Phidippus audax (Common Jumping Spider), May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Honey Bee, May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Honey Bee, May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

White Striped Black Moth, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

White Striped Black Moth, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

8 Spotted Forester Moth, May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

8 Spotted Forester Moth, May 31 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Tiger Swallowtail, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent, May 30 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Song Sparrow, May 29 2014, by Michelle sharp

Song Sparrow, May 29 2014, by Michelle sharp

Amphion floridensis,€“ Nessus Sphinx, May 27 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Amphion floridensis,€“ Nessus Sphinx, May 27 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Indigo Duskywing, May 26 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Indigo Duskywing, May 26 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Mint Moth, May 25 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Mint Moth, May 25 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral, May 6 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Red Admiral, May 6 2014, by Michelle Sharp

Mourning Cloak, May 6 2014, by Michelle Sharpe

Mourning Cloak, May 6 2014, by Michelle Sharpe

Pipe Vine Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

Pipe Vine Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

Pipe Vine Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

Pipe Vine Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

White-Lined Sphinx Moth, by Jim Upton

White-Lined Sphinx Moth, by Jim Upton

Surprised Eastern Chipmunk, by Michelle Sharp

Surprised Eastern Chipmunk, by Michelle Sharp

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, by Doug Welch

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, by Doug Welch

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, by Doug Welch

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, by Doug Welch

Red-spotted Admiral, by Jim Utton

Red-spotted Admiral, by Jim Utton

Pelecinid Wasp

Pelecinid Wasp, by Michelle Sharp

Monarchs Mating, by Michelle Sharp

Monarchs Mating, by Michelle Sharp

Hummingbird, by Michelle Sharp

Hummingbird, by Michelle Sharp

Giant Swallowtail, by Bonnie Kinder

Giant Swallowtail, by Bonnie Kinder

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Mike Veltri

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Mike Veltri

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Mike Veltri

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Mike Veltri

Crab Spider eating a Viceroy, by Michelle Sharp

Crab Spider eating a Viceroy, by Michelle Sharp

Crab Spider and Bumble Bee, by Michelle Sharp

Crab Spider and Bumble Bee, by Michelle Sharp

Spicebush Swallowtail, by Doug Welch

Spicebush Swallowtail, by Doug Welch

Spicebush Swallowtail, by Doug Welch

Spicebush Swallowtail, by Doug Welch

Peck Skipper, by Ron Rowan

Peck Skipper, by Ron Rowan

Silver-spotted Skipper, by Michelle Sharp

Silver-spotted Skipper, by Michelle Sharp

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Michelle Sharp

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Michelle Sharp

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Michelle Sharp

Baltimore Checkerspot, by Michelle Sharp

Cedar Waxwing, by Michelle Sharp

Cedar Waxwing, by Michelle Sharp

Dogbane Beetle, by Michelle Sharp

Dogbane Beetle, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Black Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Black Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Black Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

Eastern Black Swallowtail, by Michelle Sharp

Eight-spotted Forester Moth, by Michelle Sharp

Eight-spotted Forester Moth, by Michelle Sharp

Jagged Ambush Bug, by Michelle Sharp

Jagged Ambush Bug, by Michelle Sharp

Leonard Skipper, by Michelle Sharp

Leonard Skipper, by Michelle Sharp

Pearl Crescent, by Ron Rowan

Pearl Crescent, by Ron Rowan

Mason or Potters Wasp, by Ron Rowan

Mason or Potters Wasp, by Ron Rowan

Carpenter Bee, by Ron Rowan

Carpenter Bee, by Ron Rowan

Shamrock Spider, by Ron Rowan

Shamrock Spider, by Ron Rowan

Green Metallic Bee, by Ron Rowan

Green Metallic Bee, by Ron Rowan

Leonard Skipper, by Michelle Sharp

Leonard Skipper, by Michelle Sharp

Dogwood Sawfly Larva, by Ron Rowan

Dogwood Sawfly Larva, by Ron Rowan

Banded Garden Spider, by Ron Rowan

Banded Garden Spider, by Ron Rowan

Hummingbird Moth, by Ron Rowan

Ruby-throated Hummingbird , by Ron Rowan

Bronze Copper

Bronze Copper

The Urquhart Butterfly Garden is a popular destination for photographers. Click on any of the images to see them larger.

Thick-Headed Fly

Thick-Headed Fly, by Ron Rowan

Yellow-collared Scape Moth

Yellow-collared Scape Moth, by Ron Rowan

Woodlouse

Woodlouse, by Ron Rowan

Wool Carder Bee - Leafcutting Bee - Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carver Bee – Leafcutting Bee – Anthidium manicatum, by Ron Rowan

Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis

Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis, by Ron Rowan

Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly

Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly, by Ron Rowan

Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis, by Ron Rowan

Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar Feeding On Milkweed

Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar Feeding On Milkweed, by Ron Rowan

Clouded Sulphur

Clouded Sulphur

Common Buckeye

Common Buckeye

Common Ringlet

Common Ringlet

Eastern Tailed Blue

Eastern Tailed Blue

Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus

Monarch Butterfly Danaus plexippus, by Ron Rowan

Monarch Butterfly on Lantana flower

Monarch Butterfly on Lantana flower, by Ron Rowan

Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly, by Ron Rowan

Leopard Frog

Leopard Frog, by Ron Rowan

Wild Indigo Duskywing - Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing – Erynnis baptisiae, by Ron Rowan

Little Wood Satyr Butterfly - Megisto cymela

Little Wood Satyr Butterfly – Megisto cymela, by Ron Rowan

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Fiery Skipper

Fiery Skipper

Giant Swallowtail

Giant Swallowtail

Hummingbird Moth

Hummingbird Moth

Hummingbird Moth

Hummingbird Moth

Monarch

Monarch

Humpback Orb Weaver Spider

Humpback Orb Weaver Spider, by Ron Rowan

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, by Ron Rowan

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, by Ron Rowan

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth, by Ron Rowan

Green Darner Dragonfly

Green Darner Dragonfly, by Ron Rowan

Mourning Cloak

Mourning Cloak

Painted Lady

Painted Lady

Painted Lady

Painted Lady

Question Mark

Question Mark

Red Admiral

Red Admiral

Green Darner Dragon Fly

Green Darner Dragon Fly, by Ron Rowan

Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly Speyeria cybele

Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly Speyeria cybele, by Ron Rowan

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Great Golden Digger Wasp, by Ron Rowan

Great Black Wasp Sphex pensylvanica

Great Black Wasp Sphex pensylvanica, by Ron Rowan

Grasshopper

Grasshopper, by Ron Rowan

Crab Spider - Xysticus sp

Crab Spider – Xysticus sp, by Ron Rowan

Silver-spotted Skipper

Peck’s Skipper

Variegated Fritillary

Variegated Fritillary

Viceroy

Viceroy

Viceroy

Viceroy

Eight-spotted Forester Caterpillar (moth), by Michelle Sharp

Eight-spotted Forester Caterpillar (moth), by Michelle Sharp

Grape Leaf Folder Moth, by Michelle Sharp

Grape Leaf Folder Moth, by Michelle Sharp

Grey Catbird, by Michelle Sharp

Grey Catbird, by Michelle Sharp

Plume Moth, by Michelle Sharp

Plume Moth, by Michelle Sharp

Red-tailed Hawk (imm), by Michelle Sharp

Red-tailed Hawk (imm), by Michelle Sharp

Milk Snake, by Michelle Sharp

Milk Snake, by Michelle Sharp

Female Wood Duck and Ducklings, by Michelle Sharp

Female Wood Duck and Ducklings, by Michelle Sharp

Red-spotted Purple

Red-spotted Purple

Cottontail

Cottontail, by Ron Rowan

Bumblebee In Flower

Bumblebee In Flower, by Ron Rowan

Buckeye Butterfly Junonia coenia

Buckeye Butterfly Junonia coenia, by Ron Rowan

Blue Heron

Blue Heron, by Ron Rowan

Black and Yellow Garden Spider

Black and Yellow Garden Spider, by Ron Rowan

Big Splash For A Little Guy

Big Splash For A Little Guy, by Ron Rowan

Banded Garden Spider - Argiope trifasciata

Banded Garden Spider – Argiope trifasciata, by Ron Rowan

Bee Balm flower

Bee Balm flower, by Ron Rowan

Pearl Crescent Butterfly

Pearl Crescent Butterfly, by Ron Rowan

3 thoughts on “Past Years

  1. Wow! Did not know this park existed till today – can’t wait for the nice weather to check it out. Thanks to all for creating it.

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