Category Archives: Butterflies and Blossoms

The Flavor of February: Not Just Birds But Blossoms

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

Birds aren’t the only things adding beauty to the backyard this month, Camellia blossoms are out in abundance and the Daffodils are beginning to bloom. Right in the center of our backyard, next to the fountain, we have a colossal … Continue reading →

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A Few More Moments With Majesty

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

With butterfly season well past its peak, the few stragglers that are remaining have lost a lot of their luster. So, imagine my surprise when I stepped outside to see almost a dozen Monarchs fluttering about the front yard butterfly … Continue reading →

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Consider the Lilies

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

Consider the lilies of the pond and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that … Continue reading →

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Before The Summer Fully Fades

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

Before the summer is officially over, and while there are still some beautiful butterflies hovering about, I thought I would take a few more pictures while I had the chance. I know that autumn boasts a marvelous beauty all its … Continue reading →

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A Butterfly of Subtle Beauty

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

Unlike the Tiger Swallowtail… …or the Gulf Fritillary… …both of which are bold and striking… …the Long-tailed Skipper is a butterfly of subtle beauty. Doesn’t he look lovely against the pastel petals of this gladiola?

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A Scene From Seuss

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

I saw this Silver-spotted Skipper on some sort of funky flower… …and thought to myself… This looks like a scene from Seuss!

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A Swallowtail Sampler

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

Butterflies are now starting to show up in greater abundance in the front yard.  Yesterday, every time I walked out the door, I saw a Tiger Swallowtail nipping nectar on the butterfly bush. Like this beautiful male with his bold … Continue reading →

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