My Garden

Peace, Baby

March 09, 2009 08:02 AM

As attractive as this little jewel is, it’s her web that fascinates me most.

So often, there’s a whole ‘nuther world outside. We tend to be so enthralled with ourselves and situations we fail to notice the little things around us. Yet the world is bigger than we are, a lot bigger, and there are a lot more of “them” out there than us. Read More...

Hackberry Emperor—on the Flip Side

February 27, 2009 09:22 AM

On a bright day in early September this little guy was sunning on a windowpane—a sorta dirty windowpane, but I don’t do windows. Besides, a less clean pane is easier to hang onto if you’re a butterfly. He was small enough that I could cover his wingspan with my thumb, but active enough to get my attention by rhythmically alternating his wing position from flat against the glass to folded vertically, and back . . . and forth . . and back . . and forth. Makes you wonder why. Probably a territory display since Emperors are quite territorial and aggressive toward other males. And it may look pretty sexy to cute little females too!
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