Yesterday, I went walking in a small clearing in the woods just behind my house. I was searching for butterfly eggs and caterpillars; which by the way involves a lot of straining of the eyes. But my straining paid off when I found a small, white, golf ball looking egg at the tip of a wild black cherry. I knew exactly what it was ( well sort of). Its either a Red-spotted purple or a Viceroy egg. I was filled with joy and surprised I didn't collapse because I thought it would be almost impossible to locate any kind of egg.

My luck,however, did not stop there. I kept searching for those mini golf ball looking eggs and found 5 more, but one was a dud. I strongly believe these eggs are Red-spotted purples and I hope I am right.

My luck still continued when I discovered stump with new growth sprouting in all directions. I found these small, barrel shaped eggs on the leaves. I found one set of eggs that were stacked on top of each other. I never saw anything like it. I brought them home and hopefully something cool hatches.

Wish me luck,

Austin