Wildlife Wednesday - Red Admirals and Friends

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ATTENTION

Our eyes and ears should be open and alert to the natural wonders that surround us every day. Take time to look out our windows to see the birds that visit us and open our windows to hear them. Walk around whatever space we have to enjoy the birds in nature. Every day, work on improving our powers of observation.

ACCEPTANCE

Nature happens. We cannot MAKE natural things happen (or NOT happen). We can create habitats to encourage natural things to happen around us, but there are no guarantees.

RESPONSIBILITY

Birdfeeding comes with responsibilities to the birds and the environment we share with them. If you are unwilling to accept these responsibilities, you shouldn’t feed the birds. We also have a responsibility to share these natural wonders with the next generation.

April 18, 2012

Wildlife Wednesday - Red Admirals and Friends

Red Admiral butterflies were plentiful in my yard today, enjoying the bright sunshine and spring blooms. They visited the plum tree and rhododendren bush that are just beginning to pop, but those flowers were far less popular than the nanking cherry (which is in full bloom but losing petals fast).

They put on quite a show, but what I enjoyed most was seeing Red Admirals sharing the flowers with the bees.

Posted at 11:14 AM in Attention, Fauna, Flora, Wildlife Wednesday | Permalink

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Margaret, from what I'm reading, there's plenty of Red Admirals to go around this year! They're loving these bright sunshiny days.

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | April 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Yes, I saw one earlier in the week - it must have been one of yours! Love the shots, especially the ones with the bee in mid-flight.

Posted by: Margaret | April 19, 2012 at 06:35 AM

Dawn, Thanks! I did hear someone else on FB chasing Red Admirals in their yard. And I can't remember seeing so many at one time. Thanks for visiting and leaving your comment.

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | April 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Beautiful photos! From what I am hearing on line, it's a banner year for Red Admirals.

Posted by: Dawn Puliafico | April 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM

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