Category Archives: Butterflies and Blossoms

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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Summer’s Here (I’m For That)

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

As I sat down to write this post, words from an old James Taylor song popped into my mind – Summer’s here, I’m for that Got my rubber sandals, got my straw hat Got my cold beer, I’m just glad … Continue reading →

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