I figured I should cross post this butterfly walk at Stratford Point as many of you are also fans, and because you know Patrick and I will be watching for and calling out any good birds, too. Steady decent migration should continue over the next week with a weak cold front coming through Friday and a better one late Saturday into Sunday behind this consistent NE flow thanks to Hermine. We have tons and tons of great butterflies lately, too! Come on down. It is free and open to the public. Butterfly Walk at Stratford Point Saturday, September 10 at 10AM Stratford Point, Stratford Leaders: Patrick Comins, Director of Bird Conservation, Audubon Connecticut Scott Kruitbosch, Conservation & Outreach Coordinator, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History Connecticut Butterfly Association Vice President Explore Stratford Point's 28 upland acres filled with grasslands, pollinator meadows, feed plots, and a variety of shrubs and trees for common to rare species at this beautiful coastal site. This is one of the best places to find Monarchs in abundance in all of Connecticut, and likely the only property in the state with two annual broods of Swarthy Skipper. Little Yellow and Cloudless Sulphur can be found here with a variety of hairstreaks, swallowtails, and many other skippers including unexpected or scarce species. Easy walking on pavement and grass paths. Bring water and sunscreen. Binoculars and a spotting scope are advisable to enjoy the views. An office building with restrooms is on the site. Directions: Stratford Point is located at 1207 Prospect Drive, Stratford. It is on the left of the street before the lighthouse and the entry driveway has a large metal gate with the address on it. Please RSVP to Scott at skruitbosch@rtpi.org. -- Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History 311 Curtis Street Jamestown, NY 14701 skruitbosch@rtpi.org rtpi.org <http://www.rtpi.org> Celebrating Wild America