Mt. Rainier and Lenticular Clouds - Dec. 2008 copyright: JMM

July 18, 2014

First Visit to Butterflies of Cape Cod

I got a late start to my multiple visits to Butterflies of Cape Cod.  Usually I go in June but everything was going sideways that month and I just never had a chance to stop in.  

Right now they mostly have monarchs, but there were a couple of swallowtails, sugarbushes and some others that I didn't get the names of.  Lots of them too!  It should be noted that if you visit this or any other butterfly garden you absolutely MUST be conscious of where you step.  They often land on the ground and you don't want to accidentally kill one of these beautiful and delicate creatures.  


I got there when they opened and the butterflies' breakfast had just been put out.  The sun wasn't quite out yet so a lot of them still had their wings up and weren't moving much.




This swallowtail looks a bit ragged.  He may be near the end of his life cycle.

 Their camouflage markings are gorgeous.

Can't remember what this one is but this plant was covered with them.








This might be a cercropia moth.



Monarchs that will hatch soon





 I think this is the ragged guy from above.  His underside markings are amazing!


13 comments:

  1. Wow! I love butterflies as much as I love ladybugs. These are remarkable photos. Thanks for sharing!

    Sonnia

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    1. Thanks! I'll be popping in a few more times over the summer so stay tuned!

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  2. Hey JoJo,

    Thought I should flutter over here and see what's happening. Butterflies, such beauty and what a theme for a few awesome photos. Thank you. A delightful weekend to you.

    Gary :)

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    1. And to you as well Gary! Thanks!

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  3. WOW, you got some amazing shots of the butterflies!! ♥

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    1. Well it does take some time and patience to get the shots. Years ago when I was in Victoria, I followed a blue morpho around for over an hour and still never got the shot I wanted.

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  4. Lovely shots. We have a butterfly sanctuary here. Only been once. Guess I should go again.

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    1. This place really is a hidden gem. They are really off the main road by a lot. i would love to see the pics if you go! Butterflies of Cape Cod focuses on regional species only. The one I went to in Victoria was in a heated/humid room to accommodate exotic, tropical species.

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    2. Yes the local one is in a tropical room and they had Australian birds there, Lady Gouldian Finches, really pretty.

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    3. That reminds me! The Victoria one also had exotic birds. I forgot all about that!

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  5. Wonder shots JoJo. Hard to beat Mother Nature for beauty and displays of color.

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    1. oops - typing too fast again. That should be "wonderful" shots . . . even though I did "wonder" how you managed to get so many great photos of creatures who seem to always be fluttering. :)

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    2. Thank you! They were still sleeping and clustered around the screens. lol I'm hoping to see some new ones in a week or so. Monarchs are lovely but they are so common. I like the moths and swallowtails the best.

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