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Went out to Wagon Train Lake today. There is a patch of Thistles, Milkweed, and Snow on the Mountain that attracts butterflies and assorted other bugs. It was not optimal butterfly photography conditions. It was overcast, and there was a bit of a breeze. Got some photos there but my best find of the day was in another area.

I think that the Red-spotted Purples are very pretty.


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Batting .500 Two Days in a Row

Yesterday I photographed two butterflies at Branched Oak Lake. One I could identify, and one I couldn't. Today I photographed two butterflies at Wagon Train Lake. One I could identify, and one I couldn't.

From yesterday a Gray Hairstreak


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And this one I can't nail the id on. UPDATE: After looking at lots of images on line, I've decided that though this little guy seems to missing his tails, all the other markings are those of Eastern Tailed-Blue.


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From today a Reakirt's Blue


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Then there's this pretty little guy that I can't figure out. UPDATE: I've concluded that this is a worn Spring Azure.


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Wagon Train Lake Photos

Over at the photo site, I added a gallery for Wagon Train Lake SRA.

Have gone through all of my digital photos and I don't have enough pictures of any other State Rec Area to justify a gallery. Guess that gives me an excuse to go out and take more photos. As if I needed an excuse.