Blue Jay Barrens

Butterflies in general are still scarce at Blue Jay Barrens, but one species, the Buckeye, is here in record numbers.   Buckeyes are an...

Buckeyes are currently the most common large butterfly species at Blue Jay Barrens. Swallowtails and Fritillaries, usually very common durin...

The tadpole stew that was left behind after the pond went dry is attracting a wide range of butterfly species. A Giant Swallowtail spent ove...

Despite the cold, dry weather and the lack of nectar sources, I’m still seeing several butterflies around Blue Jay Barrens. The most abundan...