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!
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Thanks, Belinda! The orange of the fritillary is quite striking and sure says “fall.”
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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¦
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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.
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