Many (around 12) on the rocks off the north side of the west end of Great Captain’s Island
Right. With typical eastern form on left. An uncommon comparison of the two subspecies, which shows the difference in overall impression from a distance (Assateague Island, Maryland, 11/10/2012). The difference would be even more striking if not for the warm dawn light.
**** Continuing first state record first documented in April 2022 (though absent or undetected for several of the intervening months). Cooperative; point blank views with gull flock behind the aquarium. Expended additional happy megapixels following my more distant views on 11/19.
ID confirmed by eBird reviewers https://ebird.org/checklist/S94883806
Around 12 individuals. Many mating. State butterfly at a beautiful coastal setting!
Crossing Tod’s Driftway right after the booth. Hope it makes it to a good nesting site!!!
Only two observed over extensive habitat. Photos are of same individual.
One of the most memorable experiences I have had in the field. To enjoy the breathtaking mountain views and rolling forest-blanketed valleys from atop the roof of Connecticut alongside this docile, deadly black beast was about as good as it gets.
3-4 individuals at this particular location; two dark morphs seen well and either one or two yellow morphs, much more secretive. All images are digibins. Seen and heard rattling, also observed tongue flicking, crawling, etc. One of the most exciting field experiences of my young life.