Post by trehopr1 on Oct 30, 2021 20:58:36 GMT -8
Today, on Oct.30.2021 I made a trip to a
field of approx.15 acres near my home. I
discovered this somewhat obscure field in
late Sept. by happenstance.
This was my 4th visit since coming across
it a month ago. It has been a reasonably
productive location; primarily for Colias.
Here is a quick picture. Nothing special but,
rich in flowering purple clover and another
diminutive purple flower which abounds...
Today was the first real chance that I've had
to visit here yet one more time. It's been some
12 days since my last visit due (mostly) to some
shabby weather days of overcast, cold, and a few
rainy days included.
Today however, was partly sunny, dry, and 59 degrees
for the afternoon high. The occasion did not disappoint.
Upon my arrival, I scanned the field for activity and found
a (fair) number of our Common Sulphur (Colias philodice)
present -- mostly males. Yellow (form) females were rather
fewer in number and white (form/albino's) were virtually
non-existent. Again, though a common species (later summer
and into fall); it offers that one more chance at "field time"
before its -- hang up the net for the next 6 months !
I ended up spending an hour in my little hideaway spot.
I really tried hard to only snag ones that looked to be
"bolder" in color than all the rest. Yet, things are not always
what they seem and some turn out wing-marred or worn
anyway.
Todays ratio actually wasn't all that good. I took 13 specimens
and overlooked a WHOLE lot more but, that's all I felt were
worth bothering with. Unfortunately, only 5 would up as
keepers (pictured below); and the other 8 just could not make
the cut.
Still, I enjoyed a mid-afternoon out of doors in a
field -- living the passion. I'm happy I can still do it
and it gives me solace (for a time) in a world which
moves too fast much of the time.
And, now I will have some VERY late season captures
to always appreciate...
field of approx.15 acres near my home. I
discovered this somewhat obscure field in
late Sept. by happenstance.
This was my 4th visit since coming across
it a month ago. It has been a reasonably
productive location; primarily for Colias.
Here is a quick picture. Nothing special but,
rich in flowering purple clover and another
diminutive purple flower which abounds...
Today was the first real chance that I've had
to visit here yet one more time. It's been some
12 days since my last visit due (mostly) to some
shabby weather days of overcast, cold, and a few
rainy days included.
Today however, was partly sunny, dry, and 59 degrees
for the afternoon high. The occasion did not disappoint.
Upon my arrival, I scanned the field for activity and found
a (fair) number of our Common Sulphur (Colias philodice)
present -- mostly males. Yellow (form) females were rather
fewer in number and white (form/albino's) were virtually
non-existent. Again, though a common species (later summer
and into fall); it offers that one more chance at "field time"
before its -- hang up the net for the next 6 months !
I ended up spending an hour in my little hideaway spot.
I really tried hard to only snag ones that looked to be
"bolder" in color than all the rest. Yet, things are not always
what they seem and some turn out wing-marred or worn
anyway.
Todays ratio actually wasn't all that good. I took 13 specimens
and overlooked a WHOLE lot more but, that's all I felt were
worth bothering with. Unfortunately, only 5 would up as
keepers (pictured below); and the other 8 just could not make
the cut.
Still, I enjoyed a mid-afternoon out of doors in a
field -- living the passion. I'm happy I can still do it
and it gives me solace (for a time) in a world which
moves too fast much of the time.
And, now I will have some VERY late season captures
to always appreciate...
