Occasional Toronto: A Brave Butterfly

Saturday, April 9, 2016

A Brave Butterfly

I don't think I have ever seen a butterfly here in March before but I spotted this one on Mar 29 as it fluttered around on the south-facing hill leading up to Casa Loma and then it settled onto this warm rock for quite awhile. It is a Mourning Cloak Butterfly and some of them are thought to winter over here. This poor thing is looking rather bedraggled and we had snow this week so it probably isn't very happy.
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

21 comments:

Andy said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 9, 2016 at 8:37 AM
Taken For Granted said...: Like all of us, that butterfly was looking for some spring warmth. Beautiful shot.; April 9, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Andy said...: What a pleasant surprise. Too bad for her/him that the the cold temperatures returned.; April 9, 2016 at 8:38 AM
VP said...: Not a good timing, but I wish the butterfly well...; April 9, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Sharon said...: Oh my, snow and butterflies usually don't mix. Wonderful photo of this little beauty.; April 9, 2016 at 10:42 AM
Lowell said...: I think it is a sign of good things to come! And I love your photo!; April 9, 2016 at 10:43 AM
Christine said...: I'm sure it was glad to find a warm spot!; April 9, 2016 at 10:54 AM
Cloudia said...: You have a heart for the smallest creature! And it shows in your shots; April 9, 2016 at 10:59 AM
Karl said...: Black butterflies are quite rare, right?
Nice capture, Pat !; April 9, 2016 at 12:45 PM
cieldequimper said...: Well with the warmish winter the little fellow must be a bit troubled as are lots of birds and insects. I've been seeing a lot of bumble bees. Weird. I hope he made it, he's gorgeous!; April 9, 2016 at 1:04 PM
William Kendall said...: Quite distinctive. Hopefully it's found a warm spot to wait out the cooler temperatures.; April 9, 2016 at 1:17 PM
Revrunner said...: Spotted my first butterfly, a Tiger Swallowtail, this past week too. It also snowed this morning. :-); April 9, 2016 at 1:50 PM
eileeninmd said...: Hello, pretty butterfly. We had some snow overnight too, I am sure all the birds and critters are wondering what is going on. Lovely shot. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!; April 9, 2016 at 3:46 PM
Gosia said...: wow you are right but I haVE SEEN SOME AT MY PLACE THIS YEAR; April 9, 2016 at 4:51 PM
21 Wits said...: A charming little beauty!; April 9, 2016 at 5:32 PM
Michelle said...: What a sweet visitor. I am sure he/she doesn't appreciate the cold weather!; April 9, 2016 at 7:26 PM
TexWisGirl said...: lovely mourning cloak.; April 9, 2016 at 7:44 PM
Rose said...: That is real early! I bet it didn't survive. Poor little thing.; April 9, 2016 at 7:46 PM
GreenComotion said...: What an wonderful sighting!
I am sure it is good for the butterfly as well.
The dark colored butterfly almost looks like a sundial, in some sense.
Have a Happy Day, Pat!
Peace :); April 11, 2016 at 1:33 AM
jennyfreckles said...: It is aptly named. I've never seen such a black butterfly before, I don't think we have those here.; April 11, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Laura. M said...: Well caught that butterfly !!!; April 16, 2016 at 8:00 AM