Kip’s Comments - June 10, 2023 — LadagePhotography.com

Enjoy Your Time and More

While watering trees this morning I found and photographed this spring azure butterfly. Even though the butterfly is small (an inch or so - maybe), and even though few people probably pay much attention to them, one detail about the spring azure is quite interesting. As an adult, this butterfly will only live a few days. Think about that - it has just emerged as a butterfly and already it is approaching old age and the end of life. That almost seems tragic, but is nature’s way. I hope this butterfly enjoys what time it has left.

This past week I was traveling. While away I photographed a few things worth sharing. Let’s begin with this tick-covered deer. The tick infestation was worst on the backs of the ears. I wonder if it will survive this blood-sucking health challenge.

Whitetail Deer on Lake Jacomo - Image 821721

Whitetail Deer on Lake Jacomo - Image 821737

In one of the coves on Lake Jacomo we found many of the mascot birds - turkey vultures. Most were in trees along the shore, but some were wading the edges.

We did see several great blue herons too. This was my favorite GBH picture of the outing.

In the Independence, Missouri area I had two “First” observations for me - a giant leopard moth and American water willow plants. Thanks for finding the moth Holly!