I was out digging up elm trees, pruning roses, and fixing one of the drip systems in the wee hours of the morning. While walking between my different tasks, I noticed a few Buckeye Butterflies feeding on the little morning glories growing in the mulch. I grabbed my camera, and followed one around as it flew from one morning glory to another.
It didn’t open its wings other than to fly or do quick flutters to catch its balance against a sudden breeze. I had to catch it in flight or while it was catching it’s balance to get photos of it with its wings open, so there is movement in some of the shots.
Such a beautiful and exotic butterfly. Timothy, you happen on the most unique creatures! Thank you for the amazing photos.
Thanks, Hollie. The Rio Grande Valley is like a highway for migrating birds and insects, so we see various birds and butterflies stopping by as they migrate north and south.
That’s amazing. I would love to witness some of the migrating birds…butterflies too.
If you ever get out this way, you can walk in the bosque an see what critters you come across.
Perhaps someday. Sounds delightful!
These photos would make a lot of fine postcards 🙂
Thanks, Harry.
Beautiful images, Tim! I still have that one I bought from you a few years ago. It’s hanging up on my office wall. I enjoy it very much.
Thanks, Lavinia!nI’m happy you are enjoying it.
Fenominal… pheniminal… Penominal… Great photographs, Tim!
Jealous? Me? Yes!
Hehehe!
Thanks, Inchcock.
What a beauty! Her wings look they have sapphires rimmed in gold set in them. Wonderful shots, Timothy!
Thanks, Resa. Do you remember blacklight posters? The colors in the early morning sunshine remind me of the blacklight colors.
Yes, blacklight posters, and pass the acid!
Just kidding. Interesting, and one would need to see that for the full effect!
How gorgeous! I had a little lady just like her this afternoon! It was windy and cloudy and she was trying to hang on and I was caught off guard by her. You inspire me to share, soon. Beautiful shots you took!
Thanks. I’ll be on the lookout for your photographs.
Your images of that butterfly are wonderful. I have seen buckeyes in “butterfly exhibit” kinds of places, but I haven’t seen one around my yard (that doesn’t mean they aren’t here). I enjoyed looking at your various views.
Thanks, Susan.
What a beautiful creature! I loved every single capture!
I would have loved to have seen this beauty!
Thanks, Nancy. They are something.
Great shots here of a little beauty, Tim.
Thanks, Teri!
Beautiful images of the butterfly
Thanks, Robin!
You are a butterfly whisperer!
Thanks, Clan Mother.
Looking forward to our ongoing dialogue!!!
Yes. It will be fun.
Lovely ..
Super collection
Thanks, Julia!
Just look at those colors! I adore your site, Tim. Always seeing the most amazing sights here 🙂
Thanks, Holly.