Tag Archives: flowers

A Mob of Monarchs

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

I pulled into the driveway this afternoon and as I glanced over at the garden at the edge of the yard I saw a mob of Monarchs flitting about the blossoms. Okay, “mob” might be a bit of an overstatement, … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sunday Swallowtail

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

Between the scorching heat here in “Hotlanta” and the duties and distractions of everyday Labs…I mean, life…I haven’t gotten out with the camera as much as I would like. So, setting the lame excuses aside, I decided to take some … Continue reading →

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Funtastic Flitterary

Posted on July 21, 2019 by

Okay…so it is really a fantastic Fritillary, but the name in the title would be fitting as well. These beauties are so much fun to watch as they flit from flower to flower. I so enjoyed taking photos of this … Continue reading →

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Vibrant Visitors

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

Sunflowers are some of my favorite summer visitors! Seriously, it’s just about impossible to see one and not smile. My Goldfinches, who like to pick the petals to partake of the seeds, agree that their appearance is most welcome! And … Continue reading →

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Awe in the Ordinary

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

The front yard flowers are bursting into bloom and the butterflies are beginning to make an appearance. This female Swallowtail stopped by the other day and spent a good bit of time sipping sweetness from the aptly named Butterfly Bush. … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Bait

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

Several months ago, hubby and I (And I am using the word “I” very loosely!) planted a zinnia garden with the hopes of luring more butterflies to the front yard. Today, the first bait-taker arrived. A beautiful male Tiger Swallowtail … Continue reading →

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Clusters of Color

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

There is a house on the road leading into our neighborhood that is bursting with blooming tulips…thousands of them! The other day, hubby saw their garage door open and asked if his wife could come with her camera and traipse … Continue reading →

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