Tag Archives: butterflies

Puddling Like Prell

Posted on May 22, 2019 by kathydoremus

While on our “Mutts to the Mountains” get-away, we were delighted to see an abundance of beautiful butterflies fluttering about. Instead of hovering over flowers (which aren’t fully blooming yet) many of them were “puddling” – which is when they … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged butterflies, nature, North Carolina Mountains, photography, spring, swallowtails, travel, writing | 8 Comments

A Few More Moments With Majesty

Posted on October 17, 2018 by kathydoremus

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 →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged butterflies, creativity, flowers, gardens, hobbies, Monarchs, nature, photography, writing | 15 Comments

Before The Summer Fully Fades

Posted on September 20, 2018 by kathydoremus

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 →

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged beauty, butterflies, creativity, flowers, gardens, hobbies, photography, summer | 6 Comments

A Butterfly of Subtle Beauty

Posted on August 23, 2018 by kathydoremus

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?

Posted in Butterflies and Blossoms | Tagged beauty, butterflies, flowers, fritillariies, gardening, hobbies, photography, skippers, summer, swallowtails | 5 Comments

Oh For A Zillion Zinnias!

Posted on August 9, 2018 by kathydoremus

Oh for a zillion zinnias! These brilliant bursts of color brighten the summer season with their beauty -and also with the beauty they bring! As I stood outside with my camera, several butterflies stopped by to sip of their sweetness. … Continue reading →

Posted in Words Without Birds | Tagged beauty, butterflies, flowers, gardening, hummingbird moth, moths, photography, summer | 13 Comments

There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on August 5, 2018 by kathydoremus

A week ago we were just getting back from Orcas Island, where we watched whales… …explored trails… …and enjoyed the beauty of land and sea. And while our trip was beyond wonderful, I think Dorothy was right when she said, … Continue reading →