Still at Slim Buttes

Not much new to report. However, I have been doing some updating of the website and now have a URL with a secure address. What I don’t know is if the old links will still work. So, if you have me bookmarked, you may have to update. (UPDATE: after publishing this new post, I tested it with my old links and it seems to work OK). Some of the archery seasons are open now, at least elk season is. There are only eight archery elk permits for this area, so it hasn’t been a huge increase in traffic, but it is noticeable. On September 1, archery deer season opens, that may be more noticeable. I have been watching for migrants but haven’t seen much yet, except for some flocks of Common Nighthawks.

Window Rock, another feature that shows on some maps of the Slim Buttes.

I was at the JB Dam a few days ago looking for butterflies. The numbers of Leopard Frogs along the shore was amazing, just like this image. The entire shoreline and backwater area looked like this.

A species of spread-wings (*Lestes*) damselfly. According to BugGuide, hard to ID to species. I was impressed with the brilliant blue eyes.

One of the few species of skippers that I feel comfortable with my ID. A Pahaska Skipper on gayfeather.

One reply on “Still at Slim Buttes”

I had no problem getting on your page. I do note that it says “added security” beside the site address now. It used to say “unsecured”.
I like the leopard frogs, I bet they’re food for lots of creatures, too. The photo of the spread wing damselfly it so perfect, that one needs to be printed and framed.

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