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. 
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21 comments:

  1. AndyApril 9, 2016 at 8:37 AM

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  2. Taken For GrantedApril 9, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    Like all of us, that butterfly was looking for some spring warmth. Beautiful shot.

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  3. AndyApril 9, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    What a pleasant surprise. Too bad for her/him that the the cold temperatures returned.

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  4. VPApril 9, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    Not a good timing, but I wish the butterfly well...

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  5. SharonApril 9, 2016 at 10:42 AM

    Oh my, snow and butterflies usually don't mix. Wonderful photo of this little beauty.

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  6. LowellApril 9, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    I think it is a sign of good things to come! And I love your photo!

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  7. ChristineApril 9, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    I'm sure it was glad to find a warm spot!

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  8. CloudiaApril 9, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    You have a heart for the smallest creature! And it shows in your shots

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  9. KarlApril 9, 2016 at 12:45 PM

    Black butterflies are quite rare, right?
    Nice capture, Pat !

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  10. cieldequimperApril 9, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    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!

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  11. William KendallApril 9, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    Quite distinctive. Hopefully it's found a warm spot to wait out the cooler temperatures.

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  12. RevrunnerApril 9, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    Spotted my first butterfly, a Tiger Swallowtail, this past week too. It also snowed this morning. :-)

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  13. eileeninmdApril 9, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    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!

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  14. GosiaApril 9, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    wow you are right but I haVE SEEN SOME AT MY PLACE THIS YEAR

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  15. 21 WitsApril 9, 2016 at 5:32 PM

    A charming little beauty!

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  16. MichelleApril 9, 2016 at 7:26 PM

    What a sweet visitor. I am sure he/she doesn't appreciate the cold weather!

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  17. TexWisGirlApril 9, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    lovely mourning cloak.

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  18. RoseApril 9, 2016 at 7:46 PM

    That is real early! I bet it didn't survive. Poor little thing.

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  19. GreenComotionApril 11, 2016 at 1:33 AM

    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 :)

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  20. jennyfrecklesApril 11, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    It is aptly named. I've never seen such a black butterfly before, I don't think we have those here.

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  21. Laura. MApril 16, 2016 at 8:00 AM

    Well caught that butterfly !!!

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