2007 FIELD NOTES: For the second time in the 15-year history of this count, it was held in late May when we hoped to coincide with blooming Chinquapin trees (for hairstreaks), Yellow Thistle (purple form), and Garlic gardens (on old plantations). Due to drought (rainfall 7" below normal) Chinquapin and Garlic were both done blooming. Georgia Satyr was new to the count, bringing the cumulative species total to 85. 1 rag Texan Crescent was seen COUNT WEEK (day after count). There were many opportunities to study and photograph Byssus, Yehl, and Twin-spot Skipper.
2007 WEATHER: 76-81 degrees F. WINDS: ESE 5-10 mph. AM & PM: 80 % sun.
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Pat & Clay Sutton
129 Bucks Avenue
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 USA
609-465-3397 (phone) / 609-465-2273 (fax)
patclaysutton@comcast.net
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