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pipevine swallowtail butterfly.
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pipevine swallowtail butterfly.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
More rain fell today and it will likely continue with varying degrees of intensity until the end of the week.
I was recently asked why there is an abundance of butterflies this year. The answer is fairly simple and it all begins with the abundance of winter rain. The rain produced a lush growth of vegetation which is the food source for both the adult butterflies and their caterpillars. Of course, this vegetation is also the food source for a wide variety of birds and other wildlife as well as butterflies.
These photos are a continuation of the series from yesterday's walk:
I have to admit that, more often than not, it is difficult to convince myself it is time to turn around and head back to the car to go home. I am very well aware there is always something waiting around the next bend or over the next hill to be discovered (and photographed). My walk yesterday was one of these walks. So, this is part two of a three part series. The final installment is currently scheduled to be published on Thursday.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Jack Judson Nature Trail, Olmos Basin in Alamo Heights
Today's photos:
The trees in Olmos Basin at the Judson Nature Trail never cease to amaze me. This is truly a majestic urban forest.
One of the main features of the Judson Nature Trail is the purple martin birdhouse at the entrance to the parking lot. Purple Martins are in the swallow family. Today they were very active flying above the trees in search of insects.
