Paying Respects
The last of the Azaleas, a very large Pride of Mobile variety, has finally given up its blooms, much to the dismay of the Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies. I saw a small squad of them fluttering around...
View ArticleGold Miner
A Tiger Swallowtail makes a house call on a Sunflower in the high field here on the farm. As one of crew here said the other day, “There’s Gold in them thar hills.” Have a Great Weekend and Thanks...
View ArticleInfatuation
This Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly was absolutely smitten with this Sunflower. Usually, when ones shadow crosses the Butterfly they will dart away but this one just stayed. I took maybe five shots...
View ArticleLantana Chaser
A Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly works the Lantana, one of their favorite Haunts. Have a Great Weekend and Thanks for the Look.
View ArticleLantana Dancer
The Tiger Swallowtails go for bright colored flowers and there’s not much more colorful than Summer Lantana. Very drought tolerant, it thrives in the super hot North Carolina Summer. Have a Great...
View ArticlePink Fetish
A hot pink Hibiscus gets a visitor from the Garden. Thanks for the visit and have a great evening.
View ArticleAn Obedient Butterfly
A Swallowtail Butterfly makes a house call on an Obedient Plant Bloom. Thanks for the Look and have a great weekend.
View ArticlePhoto Of The Day: Azalea Stalker
A Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly in his element: cruising among bright red Azalea blooms here on the farm. ( Click on the Photograph for the best view) We’re now in the peak season for Azaleas with all...
View ArticlePhoto Of The Day: Obsession
Our sunflowers are nearing their peak which means its peak time for the Tiger Swallowtails to pay them extended visits. I caught this one on a very bright, sunny morning which has been something of a...
View ArticlePhoto Of The Day: Frill Seeker
A sure sign that were are into the warmer weather of later April: A Swallowtail Butterfly swoons at a bright red Azalea. Nikon D7100/ 18-200mm DX lens Thanks for the look and have a great evening.
View ArticlePhoto Of The Day: Infatuation
Its been a long time since I spent an afternoon tracking butterflies. For one thing, we haven’t had that many fluttering around the farm until now. Perhaps they decided to check out some other...
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