NOTE: THIS TRIP IS CANCELLED!!! Overnight trip to the White Mountains August 14-15
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
thru 8/15/10
Come and join us for some superb summer butterflying in the cool and attractive White Mountains. Though there will not be as many butterflies as in July, there is a good chance for some scarcer bugs, such as Aphrodite Fritillary and Peck’s Skipper. On Saturday, we will cover US 191 from the Mogollon Rim to Alpine. We will be visiting meadows and streamsides in search of such special bugs as the White Mountain race of Mormon Fritillary and Queen Alexandra’s Sulphur. We could see as many as 50 species. On Sunday we will head west from Springerville towards Big and Crescent Lakes to visit a set of alpine meadows, looking for Common Ringlet, blues, and numerous skippers, among many possibilities. This will take us back in the direction of Phoenix. People can leave as they wish, but it is likely that clouds/rain will bring an end to our day. The locations to be visited are tentative and will likely be affected by pre-trip scouting.
We will meet Saturday at 7:00 AM at the Bashas in Eager (next to the Best Western) to head off for the Rim, working our way back to Springerville/Eager over the course of the day. You will need drinks and something to eat, as there is not much except butterflies south of Alpine. The departure time on Sunday will be determined on Saturday. Camping is available at various places and there are numerous motels in Springerville/Eager, as well as options in Greer. Please be prepared for the possibility of clouds and rain, which could impact our ability to look for butterflies. There will be little strenuous hiking, with most of the butterflying being done along the roadside or in meadows. However much of our trip will be above 8000 feet, so it may feel more strenuous. Leader: Dave Powell
We ask for a $10 donation per person.
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