Saturday, July 23, 2011

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP


 I was able to meet some nice "nature nuts" today at Fort Indian town Gap.  This is the one of the few habitats left for the beautiful Regal Fritillary Butterfly.  The area where this population is found is closed to the public so you must go on special days when their staff lead tours.



American Lady at FIT


 
Eastern Box Turtle at FIT



Black Rat Snake and me

Dusky Wing (Persius?)

Hackberry Emperor

The habitat at FIT

Julie Eckenroad (FIT Wildlife Staff) with Black Rat Snake

Regal Fritillaries (male on left - female on right)

Virgina Tildon (FIT Wildlife Staff) with Regal

Virgina Tildon (FIT Wildlife Staff) with Regal