Date: 10/02/2016

Number: 81

This count was over a 15 minute time period at the View Cherry Cove overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile marker 415.7, elevation 4327 feet. The butterflies were mostly higher than tree level, some so high, it was hard to believe. Some were flapping their little hearts out while others never flapped once, they just glided along on the thermals like little orange kites. They seemed to come in waves--the sky would be empty for a minute or two and then suddenly they were everywhere. It was the most amazing phenomenon to witness. I will never forget it. Good luck and Godspeed little ones.

Cherry Cove overlook, NC

Latitude: 35.3 Longitude: -82.8

Observed by: Christine
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