Walden Preserve

[garyt]

I had the opportunity to visit a preserve in a nearby town, that is somewhat famous for its abundance of butterflies and birds. Mostly meadows with shoulder high grasses and weeds, and loaded with wild flowers. I found a lot more butterflies than I was able to capture. Thought I'd share some of what I found.

Least Skipper (Ancyloxpha numitor)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2618897026_de9fff0952_b.jpg

Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2618073535_5fae721258_b.jpg

Little Wood-satyr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2618897348_c0b79597d6_b.jpg

Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2618074597_90e6273c8b_b.jpg

tattered American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2618898066_29c0708ab9_b.jpg

Cabbage White (Pieris rapae)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2618075139_f9cfc0eb34_b.jpg

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2618899106_99f6169327_b.jpg

Dragonfly

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2618896352_ff7fb14272_b.jpg

[GOLDENORFE]

great series Gary, like the dragon and white butterfly best.
look like you were" in "the meadow you can see where grasses crossed infront of lens out of focus.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

[Skippy]

I had the opportunity to visit a preserve in a nearby town, that is somewhat famous for its abundance of butterflies and birds. Mostly meadows with shoulder high grasses and weeds, and loaded with wild flowers. I found a lot more butterflies than I was able to capture. Thought I'd share some of what I found.

Least Skipper (Ancyloxpha numitor)
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Little Wood-satyr
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata)
tattered American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
Cabbage White (Pieris rapae)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
Dragonfly


Great assortment Gary.
Got some beautiful shots here, ya lucky boy you :clap
It's raining and cold here, I just hung out a bunch of washing that is wetter now than when I washed it :rofl
Heaters on and my lounge has now turned into a drying room :rolleyes

Glad you folks are finding little critters to photograph.
Thanks for sharing :thumb ... Skippy :D
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[Lord Vetinari]

Wonderful series Gary - looks like a very productive visit :)
Brian V.