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 |
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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 |