Rick, thank you for a great column.  Butterflies are among our most stunningly beautiful creatures.  I have relatives in Costa Rica and have seen truly 'eye-popping' wonders, not all of which I could identify.  However, your article doesn't need my accolades.

I'm commenting in hope you will read this, and possibly contact me--you may obtain my personal email address and phone no. from Scott Woodham with the Dispatch--I have requested he provide it to you.

Be advised that two TNR groups--'Mojo's Hope' and 'Clear Creek Cat Rescue' have admitted online that they're maintaining illegal feral cat colonies in Anchorage (along Spenard Rd.) and in Wasilla, apparently in the vicinity of two trailer courts.  They have also contacted the Juneau permitting office to obtain exemption from State statues prohibiting the release of domestic animals into the wild, and are pursuing a similar course with the Anchorage Assembly vis-a-vis AMO 17.

I respectfully request to meet with you concerning this.