Monday, August 18, 2008

Wisconsin Butterflies

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The butterflies have been out in abundance and with the exception of this first photo (taken in my yard), I saw these in the Sandhill Wildlife Refuge in Babcock, Wisconsin.


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There was a stupid blade of grass in my way for this one, but it’s the only one I got so what the heck.


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I’m afraid I don’t know my butterflies very well, but I thought it was neat to see this one sipping nectar.


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Apparently, gravel attracts like the flowers? Or maybe he was trying to hide from me.

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20 comments:

  1. nikkipolaniAugust 18, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    So cool! I love the spots of bright color on the wings.

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  2. RebeccaAugust 18, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    Stupid, stupid blade of grass.

    But AWESOME butterflies!

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  3. JuneAugust 18, 2008 at 11:26 PM

    Those blasted distractions...I feel for ya! A nice variety of butters you got to see...especially like the picture of the one sipping.

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  4. KlausAugust 19, 2008 at 1:04 AM

    Beautiful images! And for the last one - what he/she's doing is mudpuddling!
    They take on needed minerals that way.
    Cheers, Klaus

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  5. iPostAugust 19, 2008 at 1:39 AM

    i love the grey one with orange spots! Oh, and as far as the gravel goes, i am no butterfly expert, but i've read somewhere that they are attracted to the minerals in the dirt!

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  6. jillAugust 19, 2008 at 4:23 AM

    very pretty. thanks for sharing!

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  7. SlickAugust 19, 2008 at 4:38 AM

    Dang I want that camera!

    Beautiful shots, Lisa!

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  8. LouiseAugust 19, 2008 at 6:15 AM

    What a nice variety of pretty butterflies! Love this post!

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  9. MamaGeekAugust 19, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    Very beautiful Lisa! I have yet to get a shot that I love of a butterfly - perhaps I should look for gravel! :)

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  10. Sandcastle MommaAugust 19, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    Wow! Those photos are incredible. We have the rudest butterflies here in Florida. They refuse to pose and will sit still only if there is no camera around. I'm beginning to think I stand a better chance of getting a picture of a unicorn than of a butterfly LOL

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  11. KilaAugust 19, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Wow, you captured a great variety!

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  12. SandyCarlsonAugust 19, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    These are great, Lisa. Really great. I have seen these rascals settle on the sand, too. They like the warmth, maybe?

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  13. The Fitness DivaAugust 19, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    Those are awesome! wow!

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  15. Erica/TxgambitAugust 19, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Very awesome pics! I love the colors on them.

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  16. KerriAugust 20, 2008 at 1:23 AM

    Great shots of the butterflies! I posted one of my "kreations" blog today.

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  17. JanetAugust 20, 2008 at 2:50 AM

    Very beautiful butterflies :-)

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  18. Alisha @ Izzy N' EmmyAugust 20, 2008 at 3:01 AM

    Wow, you got some great shots! I love them!

    Thanks for visiting my blog recently and I apologize it took me so long to get back to yours.

    I really enjoy your photos and hope to become a more regular reader!

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  19. storytellerAugust 21, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    I very much enjoyed the butterfly photos. Try as I might, I’ve never had success trying to capture them with my camera. They’re each so unique! Just lovely … thanks for sharing.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  20. JettiedAugust 22, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    OOHH I can't pick just one!! They are all so pretty!!

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