joy in the Mornings

Today has been cool - about 70 to 75 degrees.

I’ve noticed a large number of butterflies flitting about. I counted about five or six at one time on the Butterfly Bush out front earlier today. It looked like they were all Buckeyes. I saw a Monarch on the Butterfly Bush a little later.

I know that the season for butterflies is winding down - although I will probably see a number of Monarchs as they are migrating to Mexico right now. I’ll miss them and will look forward to Spring when the butterflies return.

I enjoy my butterfly garden and this summer I have seen such a large variety: Monarchs, Yellow Sulfurs, Buckeyes, Painted Ladies, Red Admirals, Pinevine Swallowtails, Black Swallowtails, Tiger Swallowtails and even a couple Zebra Swallowtails some Gray and Azure Hairstreaks.

I’ve also seen a number of interesting moths - including a Polyphemus Moth, Milkweed Tussock (or Milkweed Tiger) Moths. I haven’t seen a Luna Moth at all this year.

Butterflies bring me such a sense of peace and I love seeing them in my garden.