My Butterfly Garden

Had to go back to reality yesterday.  But there was a treat waiting for me in my butterfly garden when I got home.

 American Painted Lady

 Skipper

 Long-tailed Skipper

Some cute little moth

Eggs!

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!

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

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

Hanging Rock

Went to Hanging Rock on Saturday.  It's so beautiful there.  I usually go once or twice a year, but I haven't hiked the Hanging Rock trail in quite a while.  And guess what I saw at the top?  Butterflies, of course!  I bet they had an easier time getting there than I did.

View from the trail

Whew - made it!

Not such a good idea to chase butterflies when on a cliff. Luckily this American Painted Lady landed near me.

Fridays at Reynolda Gardens

What a beautiful day at my favorite spot.  And the best thing was I didn't have to go back to work afterwards!!

Silver-Spotted Skipper

American Painted Lady

Also had a surprise at the gardens today.  I almost walked right into this guy!

Black Snake