Monarch Monitoring Project - 9/12/08


*** Rare Butterfly Alert!! ***

Yesterday, naturalist/artist/bird guru Michael O'Brien was walking on the trails near the hawk watch platform when he stumbled upon a Palamedes Swallowtail! This rare visitor is usually found much more south of Cape May, and this is the first record of one is nearly a decade. Although it is unsure exactly why this wonderful specimen is visiting Cape May, the hurricane this past weekend may be the reason. No one knows how long the Palamedes Swallowtail will be in Cape May, so if you want to see it hurry to the point! To learn more visit this website.



GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HUNTING!
Thank you Michael O'Brien for his lovely photos!

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