About a week ago, when it was warmer, I saw two Tiger Swallowtails in the yard. These were the first ones of the season and it was a foretaste of things to come! Also, as I walked into our garage, there was a newly-emerged Black Swallowtail, trying out his wings and getting ready to fly. He must have overwintered someplace hidden in the garage, out of sight. I helped him by taking him out to the rapidly-growing fennel and placing him on it. A few days later, I again saw him circling the flower area. At least there are flowers blooming now, including the lilac and candytuft.
I haven't seen the common milkweed yet, because it's been too cool. We're due for a few warm days, and I hope this will help the milkweed. I can then start raising monarchs.
I do have some Painted ladies that I've been raising in cups. Some will be used in a memorial service butterfly release this weekend.
2 comments:
Linda
Thank you for the comments on my new webpage. I appreciate the information on the "butterfly weed." That is what the woman who gave it to me called it and when I looked it up on line the photo was the same. My mistake, sorry. I do know that monarch's love it because they usually devour all of my plants each year. I don't mind though because I love watching the new butterflies hatch.
I would love to link to your blog if that is ok. I also have a blog as you now know. If you liked my butterfly photos wait till you see my hummingbird photos.
Thanks again,
Greg
Greg,
Thanks for your reply. Yes, we could trade links. I'm having my website redone/reworked/upgraded so it may be a little while until I can get it done.
I'd like to see your hummingbird photos.
Linda
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