The butterflies of Indiana Dunes in springtime

This is our 29th post in our 50 Days of Chicago Nature. Read previous posts here.

Red Admirals are one of the few butterfly species that overwinter in the Chicago region. Matt Beatty joined us again from West Beach in Indiana Dunes National Park to talk about a few butterflies that are around even though peak activity is later in spring. In addition to Red Admirals, Matt features Mourning Cloaks and Olympia Marbles.  

Red Admiral photo by Matt Beatty