I was assigned to lead a butterfly walk for the Mono Lake Bird Chataqua on Sunday, June 21st, so I met with my friends Bob & Susan to scout for butterflies on Saturday afternoon in the area. Later that evening the Mono Lake Committee held a the social wine and cheese reception. The group is made up of many really nice people; they started this protection effort in the 70's with the work of the late David Gaines. So far the committee has won many battles along with the hearts of millions of visitors to the magnificent Mono Lake and environs. I met the organizers of the Chataqua David Winkler and Lisa Cutting.
The event is really well organized but feels very relaxed, which means the organizers work their butts off!The cool, windy weather meant there were not many butterflies flying. Azures, Field Crescent, Mourning Cloak, Western Tiger Swallowtail, grass skippers, Greenish Blue, Boisduval's Blue; were some of the types seen. Even though it would be tough to pull out many species for the trip the next day, the weather was really pleasant for the non-scaly winged of us.
226 miles
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