by Dave Small | Jul 25, 1999 | Field Trip Reports
In spite of early weather forecasts to the contrary, cloudless skies and bright sunshine greeted the 16 members and friends of the Athol Bird and Nature Club who met for the annual Dragonfly field trip held Sunday in Petersham. Blair Nikula, Jeremiah Trimble and Rick...
by Dave Small | Jun 16, 1999 | Field Trip Reports
June 12, 1999 The Butterfly Institute traveled to Gill Massachusetts led by Institute coordinator Dave Small and Montague naturalist Mark Fairbrother. The group made its first stop at a farmers wet meadow. The first of two Milbert’s Tortoiseshells and Tiger...
by Dave Small | Jun 6, 1999 | Field Trip Reports
More than 20 butterfly enthusiasts gathered at Turners Falls to join naturalist Mark Fairbrother of Montague on a butterfly tour of Western Massachusetts. Spectacular views of the areas abundant forested landscapes and the very low flowing rivers, resulting from this...
by Dave Small | May 29, 1999 | Field Trip Reports
A glorious day treated the 20 butterfly enthusiasts gathered for a comparison of the butterfly communities of swamps and meadows in Petersham. The Butterfly Institute is sponsored by the Athol Bird and Nature Club and the Massachusetts Butterfly club. A Mourning Cloak...
by Dave Small | May 16, 1999 | Field Trip Reports
The Petersham Butterfly Institute had a spirited trip Sunday into Royalston with 16 participants lead by Carl Kamp assisted by Dolores Price and Dave Small. The group had great looks at several species including American Copper, Spring Azure, Clouded Sulfur,...
by Dave Small | May 8, 1999 | Bird Trip Reports, Field Trip Reports
Saturday, May 8, 1999 Local Spring Birding (photo left to right James Mallett, Mike Polana, Dave Caldwell) Members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club scoured the local area for signs of spring migrant birds. The group led by Dave Caldwell, James Mallet, and Mike Polana...
