2023 September 3

   No sooner had I posted an announcement that the September Butterfly Walk was cancelled (after consultation with Gordon Hart) than, of course, the sun came out.  And since I had posted the notice at the last minute, six people turned out anyway!  We went to the Finnerty Gardens at UVic.  The Sedum major, which is a great butterfly attractant, was out in full flower.  There were hundreds of domestic animals (Honey Bees) on it, as well as a few Bald-faced Hornets and Yellow-faced Bumble Bees.  And we saw a few pond skaters (Hem.: Gerridae) on a pond, but no butterflies at all!   All, however, seemed to enjoy the short walk and the company, so a good time was had by all.  And it started to rain shortly after we went home.