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windwardmark
05-27-2012, 13:43
Does anyone have information on the black fly season in the Berkshires for this year? Are they out in force? Planning an early June section hike. Thanks

lemon b
05-27-2012, 16:06
Not really active 5-27 from Rte 20 South to Shaker. Mosquotos semi active.

Migrating Bird
05-27-2012, 19:41
Black flies have been very light this year, it may be due to very warm March followed by very cold weather in April. I would be much more concerned about the ticks which seem to be much worse this year, but being from Essex, CT you know how bad they can get. Have a great hike.

Cosmo
05-28-2012, 13:24
Got a couple of bites on Saturday but they are not very much of a problem. See Jeff's transcription of thru hiker Bluegrass's trail journal about his experiences on Glastonbury in VT. Nothing like that around here.

Cosmo