Thursday, August 12, 2021

FUN IN THE SUN - OR BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE - .. WHATEVER....

 Anyway, I have been having a great time spending moments with the butterflies.  There are a  few thistle bushes over at the lake and the Swallowtails have been in abundance over there.  These were taken on the first day I discovered them this week and the one Monarch that was flying around never landed that day while I was there.  Yesterday I went back out and finally the Swallowtails were absent so the one Monarch could land.  Those photos I'll post later of the Monarch.  Truly beautiful butterfly.   Oh and the bees add a wonderful touch.  I'm so glad bees don't scare me - They were swirling all around my hair while I was trying to take a photo.  I guess they liked the fragrance of my hair products.

Here are a few from the other day with the Swallowtails.  

Did you know that Thistle is the national emblem of Scotland!  I love to learn new things so I'll past that on to you who read.  












8 comments:

cat's momma said...

Oh, WOW! Beautiful captures, some caught airborne. These photos are so clear!

sandy said...

Thanks L.

Veronica Lee said...

WOW! These captures are jaw-droppingly beautiful! WOW! Wow! Wow!

Happy Friday, Sandy!

sandy said...

Thanks so much Veronica - ...come back later - there will be lots more - i had a great time with a Monarch the other day in the same area on the same bushes. He came once the swallowtails left.

Catalin said...

Very nice colors and design.

ashok said...

Wow lovely butterflies!

sandy said...

thanks Catalin.

sandy said...

thanks Ashok. I've been out every day getting lots more photos. It seems butterflies are more abundant up here this year.