Que the music...
The Painted Ladies are dancin' in my Utah gardens!
Migrating north from their winter in Mexico...
they're on the lookout for pretty flowers.
And our gardens actually have a few.
Sipping nectar from the blossoms gives them energy
on their long flight...
as they make their way across the state,
pollinating the orchards as they dance.
This is the beginning of delicious apricots,
peaches, pears and apples...
Yum!
Think of the delightful conversations
they must have with their fellow pollinators
as they pause to bask in the warmth of the sun.
But just for a minute or two...
and then they're off!
What busy lives they lead.
What busy lives they lead.
I think they get a thrill
just dancing through those beautiful blooms...
wouldn't you?
wouldn't you?
Spring...
every living creature rejoices!
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A sure sign of spring for you! They are busy, aren't they? I'm fascinated by how quickly they move about and in such a seemingly haphazard way; but they make it to where they're going!
ReplyDeleteI share your thoughts, Cat. It's amazing they don't get dizzy!
Deletestunning Carolyn...as we finally warm we may see butterflies soon
ReplyDeleteWarmth will come, Donna. But then like here, it will come and go. Fresh Snow on my Mountain today... and cold. The promise of warm again at the end of the week. Hope the Painted Ladies survive.
DeleteI sure would!
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DeleteNot so long ago your world was white and now it is so colourful. I always enjoy visiting - you have wonderful way of weaving the words through your photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you... love that you enjoy visiting!
DeleteNice butterflies, they have very busy life, you're right Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteI love your blooming garden, are these viburnum flowers?
Yes they are... wish they bloomed all summer long.
DeleteAll that and no worries whatsoever about crossing the border illegally! Beautiful images, Carolyn.
ReplyDeleteYou make me smile with your border comment... My daughter is jumping through hoops right now to get her visa. FBI just granted clearance. Visa should come by end of July.
DeleteGorgeous! I've only seen mourning cloaks so far, but I think I saw a Viceroy out of the corner of my eye yesterday. It's always a special moment when viewing butterflies. Your painted ladies look especially lovely on Lilac and Redbud blooms! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same about the butterflies gracing our gardens... a blessing!
DeleteIt's such a joyful time of year. Each leaf seems to vibrate with the excitement of new life and the promise of the summer to come. Your painted lady dancers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour words are beautifully descriptive... isn't Spring wonderful?!
DeleteSo pretty! I love when it is warm enough to start seeing all the butterflies! I have just seen a few early ones up here.
ReplyDeleteIt's been fun to see so many at once . We usually don't get such a splash.
DeleteThanks for the info, Brooke. My life is filled to the brim right now. So little time for blogging, I'm missing visiting everyone. I may pop in on occasion. Know that I'm thinking about you!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful to see the Painted Ladies dancing again? Will you tell them to head to Ohio when they are done? Thank you...
ReplyDeleteC'est vrai qu'ils doivent être bien heureux parmi vos jolies fleurs. De très belles photos comme toujours.
ReplyDeletewould love to have you link your garden posts to Fishtail Cottage's garden party!!! (Thursdays ~ but I keep the party open thru the weekends) hope to see you! xoxo, tracie
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