Hello everyone, yes I am still alive. Recently the Dallas Fort Worth area had a ice storm. Prior to the temps dropping to 27 or so, I searched the MWs once more and was surprised to find about six cats and four or so chrysalis. I brought them all in knowing they would die. All except one successfully eclosed and was released.
I tagged some I had released prior to the storm on Dec 3rd. (photo) only found a few nectar blooms. I didn't tag the others because I had to get the document and unused tags in the mail. Those I released on a 60-65 degree day but not sure they could find nectar in my area, but they at least had a chance.
