Looking Beat Up

It looks like this female [Eastern Tiger Swallowtail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papilio_glaucus) has been in a battle. I find swallowtails to be so beautiful. Sometimes I think I see a hummingbird flying in the distance, and then as I get closer, I see it is a large swallowtail. ~ Rick

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Red-spotted Purple

I saw this beautiful Red-spotted Purple near the Stillwater River last week. The photos really does not do the colors justice, but I wanted to share them.

~ Rick

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A Shy Swallowtail?

I have been chasing swallowtail butterflies around for a few weeks but seems they don't welcome a photo. Maybe they are just shy 😱.

I was finaly successful .. I photographed this female Black Swallowtail a few days ago. Beautiful. Be sure to click the link .. I found this to be a very informative source.

~ Rick

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Monarch Time

I love the Monarch Butterfly. It's not just the colors or size. The way they migrate and every detail about them.

Sadly, there seem seems to be fewer of them this year. Here is a report on the Monarch Population Status. It's interesting so click the link and check it out.

~ Rick

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Nature Mixed With ..

I photographed this Tawny Emperor on the bike trail close to the Miami River. I love the colors in this beautiful butterfly. #Gorgeous.

I prefer that my photos don't include man-made elements. It just takes away from what nature shares. Sometimes I don't share photos like this one, but I try to find a balance. Life is to short and nature comes the way it comes.

~ Rick

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