I took this photo in my backyard yesterday and it didn't really come out great, but when I looked at it closely I noticed it appears she is laying eggs!
Soon, there will be little American Painted Lady butterfly babies flitting around my yard. Haha!
A blog about two of my favorite things, butterflies and photograghy.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Still Flying...
I was out in the yard last night, not even looking for butterflies and so of course I saw one. I should try that more often. This guy looks like he has been through some stuff, but he is still flying! Or should I say she - American Painted Lady. :P
Monday, July 23, 2012
Grandfather Mountain
On Saturday I went on a trip to Grandfather Mountain with a group from Our State Magazine. There was a whole day of fun activities planned, including "behind the scenes with the animals" and a guided hike.
Cougar. She was so sweet, you could hear her purring.
Kodiak. A cinnamon colored Black Bear. The bears are trained to put certain body parts up to the fence in case they ever need medical attention. His treat was apple slices. He was so cute!
Black Bear
They even have a butterfly garden! Painted Lady.
Does.
Barred Owl
Screech Owl
Screech Owl - All 3 of the owls were hit by cars and now they cannot fly.
This was taken from the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Which does not swing anymore (the old one was wooden, and the new one is steel), but it does move! It's a little scary. I did not get a picture of the bridge because it started raining (again - also rained on our hike). At least I got the rainbow!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Fridays at Reynolda Gardens
I noticed this one little skipper that seemed to be staring at me.
He seemed very interested in what I was doing, so I put my finger in front of him and he climbed on!I have never seen purple basil before, and this one had a bonus:
Gray Hairstreak
Peek-a-boo! Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Monday, July 16, 2012
2 Days at Tanglewood Butterfly Garden
I went to the Tanglewood Butterfly Garden (the free one!) Saturday, but it rained on me before I got any butterflies. I did see this cool bug. Cool, but I hope he didn't get any of the butterflies.
Assassin Bug
Then I went back Sunday, and I'm glad I did.
Pearl Crescent
Spicebush Swallowtail
Teeniest Tree Frog I have ever seen, he was smaller than a nickel. So cute!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
2 Fridays at Reynolda Gardens
Last week my wireless router was misbehaving so I am posting for 2 Fridays.
Male Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
This is one of my favorite shots. I love his antenna!
American Painted Lady
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Happy 4th of July!
Well, a day late. Didn't make it to Tanglewood for the fireworks last night, so I went today to see some butterflies.
My first Long-Tailed Skipper!! In the picture below you can see the upper part of the body is a beautiful green-blue color.
My first Long-Tailed Skipper!! In the picture below you can see the upper part of the body is a beautiful green-blue color.
There were tons of Pearl Crescents today.
My fave of the day.
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