Tag Archives: summer

From Faded to Fluorescent

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

The American Painted Lady is a frequent visitor to the front yard butterfly bush. A bit more muted than most, this butterfly is often mistaken for a moth, especially with its furry body. One way to tell that it is … Continue reading →

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Stained Glass Wings

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

As Irma drops branches in my backyard (I’m hoping some are good for Bark Butter!) I am processing pictures from this past week and thought I’d share this majestic Monarch that dropped in. Monarchs are not common visitors to my … Continue reading →

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Loitering at the Lantana

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

When I was out in the front yard with Tucker this morning (who is now 7 months old) I saw a lovely Gulf Fritillary loitering around the Lantana.  This is a butterfly that practically begs to have its picture taken, … Continue reading →

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Dragonfly Gymnastics

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

I am used to dragonflies being right-side-up and horizontal… …but this guy insisted on being upside-down and vertical! I have to confess, I found his dragonfly gymnastics rather entertaining.

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Glad I’m Not The Only One

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

Glad I’m not the only one who sometimes bites off more than they can chew! Hope you have a bountiful Sunday!

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Other Things With Wings

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

My backyard is clearly a hit with the birds, but my  flower-filled front yard is a hot spot for other things with wings – like this Black Swallowtail that was flitting about the other day. He was one of those … Continue reading →

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The Flavor He Favors

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

I saw my first Gulf Fritillary of the season today. As I watched him sampling nectar from the Zinnias, he seemed to show a preference for the bright yellow ones and I thought to myself, “If I gave this fellow … Continue reading →

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