Another beautiful butterfly held still long enough for me to photograph it while I was out for a lovely walk at the state park this afternoon. I also saw a nice assortment of birds, including a new one for my life list, a buff-bellied pipit. We've been enjoying exceedingly wonderful weather this past week. Tonight a cold front came through with heavy rain just as I had to drive to the ...

Or at least, by it's name it could be assumed this guy is common.  He's a common buckeye.  And the last butterfly I have to share with you guys.  Hopefully the info has been entertaining and educational. Thanks for looking.  As always, comments and critiques are highly encouraged. Info on the Common Buckeye

This is an ordinary day in the country.   This was the tinest butterfly!   I don't know what kind it is, but you can see its size compared to the Lantana blooms.   ... when I see them around the flowers.  This is the first year I've seen this Common Buckeye butterfly.   It was a little ragged looking, but it was fun ...

... same friends out on the Sanibel Island's refuge. Below are a few pictures from that ride just to get in the FL mood. White Pelicans Snowy Egret Common Buckeye Butterfly Two Bald Eagles!! Ibis with other shorebirds Since it's taken me so long to catch up with this blog I'm going to try to breeze through late August and September in Maine as well ...