Which Is It?

This is a Red-spotted Purple but it is also called a White Admiral. In the past, these two 'forms' were considered separate species. I have always referred to them as Red-spotted Purple. If you follow the link above, it gets deep into the details and is a good read.

~ Rick

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Nature Brings The Color

If you don't get out in nature I would get out now. The colors have been amazing. Here is a sample. The Clouded Sulphur brings the yellows.

~ Rick

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Nectar Happy Hour

We saw several Black Swallowtails on the butterfly walk yesterday. This is an organized event and I sure enjoyed it. This Black Swallowtail was enjoying a Nectar feast.

~ Rick

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Red Attitude

This Northern Cardinal is gorgeous. I don't have much I can add to that ..

~ Rick

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The Next Generation

This is a juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker. The next generation ... the red will show up soon enough.

~ Rick

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