During this cold winter, I am sorting through brightly colored photographs from my compilation of Flower Hill Farm butterflies entitled ~ Butterflies of 2017. Over the years, I have documented fifty plus species of butterflies by family on my website under Photography and Wildlife. All are species that I was fortunate to find here within my 21 acre wildlife habitat. I have made an exception in this post and have included a picture of a few Northern Pearly Eyes not taken on my property. I had … [Read more...] about Butterflies of 2017
Flower Hill Farm Spring Butterflies ~ Part One
This year, early spring was dry and perfect for butterflies here in the fields and gardens. Of late we have had rain, rain and more rain that must be a great challenge for the survival of our exquisitely painted pollinators. Though butterflies are not the most efficient pollinators, they do aid in pollinating many of our wildflowers. Along with all the luscious blossoms of spring, butterflies add such joy to our lives. This has been an amazing spring for Mourning Cloak Nymphalis antiopa, … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Spring Butterflies ~ Part One
Flower Hill Farm Spring Butterflies ~ Part One
This year, early spring was dry and perfect for butterflies here in the fields and gardens. Of late we have had rain, rain and more rain that must be a great challenge for the survival of our exquisitely painted pollinators. Though butterflies are not the most efficient pollinators, they do aid in pollinating many of our wildflowers. Along with all the luscious blossoms of spring, butterflies add such joy to our lives.This has been an amazing spring for Mourning Cloak Nymphalis antiopa, … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Spring Butterflies ~ Part One
Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Swallowtails
The second installment of Butterflies of 2012 features three members of the Papilionidae family. Swallowtails regularly make their home in our gardens and fields and seeing their wings lit up like stained glass floating about the plants is always a delight. Last year was very exciting for a rare sighting of a Giant Swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes here at Flower Hill Farm. Butterfly enthusiasts from all over Massachusetts were reporting first time ever sightings of the magnificent giants. … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Swallowtails
Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Swallowtails
The second installment of Butterflies of 2012 features three members of the Papilionidae family. Swallowtails regularly make their home in our gardens and fields and seeing their wings lit up like stained glass floating about the plants is always a delight.Last year was very exciting for a rare sighting of a Giant Swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes here at Flower Hill Farm. Butterfly enthusiasts from all over Massachusetts were reporting first time ever sightings of the magnificent … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm Butterflies of 2012 ~ Swallowtails
