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22-APR-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Happy Earth Day!

I found four of these overwintering butterflies today. They had emerged to enjoy the sun and +14 temperatures. The tattered condition of this butterfly, made me think of the resilience of so many of earth's creatures, who, despite all the obstacles we throw in their path (habitat loss being chief), they continue trying to carry on!

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Patricia Kay26-Apr-2013 13:06
Wonderful image Christine...it surprises me every year how anything survives the sub zero temperatures...BV
LynnH23-Apr-2013 12:04
This is so beautiful! Happy Earth Day! V
Linda & Pär Johansson23-Apr-2013 08:21
My heart bleeds when I think of what we do with nature! A nice picture to the Earth day!
slhoornstra23-Apr-2013 02:54
Gorgeous rich tribute. You certainly do your share to help the beautiful creatures of the forest along their way!! Thank you. xoS VVV
globalgadabout23-Apr-2013 02:31
it seems almost emblematic of life on earth..so lovely, and yet so vulnerable..
Guest 23-Apr-2013 01:26
They survive and endure. Great find and story.
Hank Vander Velde23-Apr-2013 01:11
Nice find and shot Christine. Good info too. I had no idea that these overwintered here.
Esa Ervasti23-Apr-2013 00:36
Great capture of this beautiful species. You are so right about the habitat loss.
I found two of this species yesterday, our springs looks to have same schedule :-)
janescottcumming23-Apr-2013 00:33
Tattered but colorful. A lovely find! V
Carl Carbone23-Apr-2013 00:31
Happy Earth Day to you too! Nice find, this Mourning Cloak!
christopheru23-Apr-2013 00:27
Nicely done - I too have been noticing things not seen in a while. The weather - high winds and ice/snow late in April - have not been helping things much though.
Claude Gagnon22-Apr-2013 23:05
Great presentation for this Earth day :))
Margot W22-Apr-2013 22:56
Lovely image and I'm so glad your temps are up.
laine22-Apr-2013 22:34
a lovely reminder of what needs to be a part of this earth!!
Jean Chiasson22-Apr-2013 22:18
Wonderful image and textures Christine vote
Don22-Apr-2013 22:13
Do they overwinter as adults? They must be tough!
Chris Spracklen22-Apr-2013 21:43
Gorgeous photo and presentation, Christine. *V*
Jim Coffman22-Apr-2013 21:35
This is a nice closeup of this hardy butterfly!
Karen Stuebing22-Apr-2013 21:06
It may be tattered but it's a beautiful find and capture. Thanks for the reminder about Earth Day. V.
Terry Sprague22-Apr-2013 21:03
Beautiful!! I have yet to see a Mourning Cloak. Great find! V
Pierre22-Apr-2013 20:44
Un signe évident du printemps, l'arrivée des morios! V
Tom LeRoy22-Apr-2013 20:42
What a beautiful find and capture. A wonderful tribute to the Earth Day! V
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