Dumfries C.A. - Cambridge:

We explored Dumfries Conservation Area in Cambridge for the first time. The 75 ha property has plantation forest, mature forests, wetlands and trails running through it.

Shortly after entering the trail system, we found a Mustard White which was a "life butterfly" for us! Early literature on eastern North American butterflies usually described the Mustard White as very common. Today, Biologists speculate that the Mustard White, which has been outcompeted for mustard food sources by the introduced Cabbage White, has retreated more into woodlands. The ROM Field Guide to butterflies of Ontario: Peter W. Hall et al, 2014

These trails presented us with our first Eastern Pine Elfin of the year!

One member of our group was "freaked out" when this critter flew and landed on her Dad's backpack. I believe it is a Flat-headed Hardwood Borer, based upon an internet search through iNaturalist. It had a metallic sheen in the sunlight.

Trails wound through a variety of habitats. I look forward to returning as there were several butterflies that I didn't have time to try to identify.