Thursday, September 20, 2007

Butterfly wings

The Painted Ladies returned today.
I had not seen them since June.
They were with the Pearl Crescents,
the Swallowtails and the Monarchs.
The Gray Hairstreaks also returned.
I had not seen them since last October.
They were with the Eastern Tailed-blues.

Butterflies in all sizes and colors grace my gardens.

I am in awe.

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousThursday, September 20, 2007

    these guys rock and I really love that one photo with the crescent flying in the background!

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  2. The French NestThursday, September 20, 2007

    Sherry,

    I am in awe of your photos...they are spectacular! I think the Pearl Crescent butterfly is my favourite...they are simply stunning!

    Kate

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  3. ~Red Tin Heart~Thursday, September 20, 2007

    So very wonderful. xoxo nita

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  4. QThursday, September 20, 2007

    Hi Mon@rch,
    I was very happy to see the Painted Ladies again. The Gray Hairstreaks are so tiny!! My butterfly book says there are over 400 different species of butterflies in my area. I am far from 400!
    Sherry

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  5. QThursday, September 20, 2007

    Hi Kate,
    The Pearl Crescents are very charming. Not too skittish either.
    Thank you.
    I do love the butterflies...
    Sherry

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  6. QThursday, September 20, 2007

    Hi Nita,
    The butterflies just take my breath away. I never grow tired of watching them.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  7. MaryFriday, September 21, 2007

    I love that one with the crescent in the background, too! Your yard must be loaded with beauties!

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  8. QSaturday, September 22, 2007

    Dear Mary,
    I do have lots of butterflies in the yard each day!
    They come and go. Watching them is just a delight.
    The stands of zinnias have been a great nectar source. They like lots of flowers. Over seeding the Day Lilies with zinnia seed works every year.
    Sherry

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