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From the rarest butterflies to the most common, your sightings contribute to conservation decisions, scientific knowledge, education, and more. Help us understand when and where butterflies occur. All you have to do is watch and report your butterfly sightings.
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Newfoundland – butterflies in the fog and a surprise bird
Despite Newfoundland’s reputation as a foggy, cool maritime province, this rugged island offers surprising delights for nature enthusiasts. During a week-long July expedition to the Avalon Peninsula, persistent rain and fog couldn’t dampen the excitement of discovering the region’s remarkable wildlife. When fleeting moments of sunshine broke through the mist, hardy butterflies emerged—including the prized Short-tailed Swallowtail, a maritime Canadian endemic that thrives on rocky headlands even in chilly 15-degree temperatures. But the ultimate surprise came in the form of a legendary vagrant: a Stellar’s Sea Eagle, thousands of miles from its Siberian home, sharing river valley territory with nesting Bald Eagles in one of nature’s most extraordinary cross-continental encounters.
WEBINAR RECORDING – Navigating eButterfly – A Quick Guide to Getting Started
Join Us for Our Upcoming Webinar: Navigating eButterfly – A Quick Guide to Getting Started Are you new to eButterfly or looking for a quick refresher? Join us for a free webinar, Navigating eButterfly: A Quick Guide to Getting Started, where we’ll walk you through the basics of using the platform and highlight some of the latest […]
Yukon – far-north Canada butterflies
Over the last several years, I have written several User Stories for eButterfly. They were mainly about the trips my wife Judy and I took to warmer climates during the winter in Canada. This year appears favorable for spending more time in our country; therefore, we are planning several trips in Ontario and further east to Newfoundland, two excellent destinations for observing butterflies