| Where: |
Amphitheater - meet at 9:00 am
We gather at one of the picnic grounds at 12:30 to tally our preliminary results and eat our sack lunches. |
| What to Bring: |
Lunch, drinking water, mosquito repellent, sun protection, and (if you have them) butterfly field guides, close-focusing binoculars and camera.
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| Qualifications: |
All levels welcome - especially beginners
Experienced leadership for all groups
Enthusiasm and love of butterflies and the outdoors
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| NABA Fee: |
This is a citizen science project in conjunction with the North American Butterfly Association and a fee of $3.00 will be requested for each participant. Park entry fee is waived for butterfly counters.
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| Count Circle: |
15 mile diameter circle. In the morning we focus primarily on several areas within the Park. Those who wish to continue in the afternoon can survey other areas within the circle.
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| History: |
The first count in 1995 observed 392 butterflies of 30 species.
The record count of 2001 saw 5340 butterflies of 57 species.
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| Contact: |
Shannon Westveer at
shannon@coastalprairie.org .
If your are interested please email Shannon by September 27th so she can get groups and areas figured out.
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| Checklist: |
A list of Butterflies of Brazos Bend State Park.
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