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NATURE ALI'S
GRAND ADVENTURE - Day 1 - June 20, 2009
Weldon, CA to Mono Lake, CA
I was assigned
to lead a butterfly walk for the Mono Lake Bird Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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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