Gulf Fritillaries were zipping all around the swamp edges yesterday morning in what I have come to recognize as a harbinger of fall in South Carolina.
There were a lot of spider webs, too, attached to every kind of plant around the swamp. I walked with a small stick to move those that blocked the trail and only walked into a couple.
Butterflies seem aware of the spider web strands and easily manipulate around them.
I saw this last Gulf Fritillary as we were leaving bouncing on a more delicate wild flower.
Taken 9/8/2018
Lovely detail and colour. Beautiful shots Ellen!
Thanks, Belinda! The orange of the fritillary is quite striking and sure says “fall.”
Love the backlight on the wings in the third photo!
You and Ted be prepared and safe with the upcoming hurricane, looks like it’s heading at you. š
Thanks, Donna! That was an interesting light to catch a butterfly.
We have our supplies and are now waiting. We’ll have a better idea tomorrow. I hope you are ready, too, in case it turns your way.