Jordan Lake. My new camera equipment allowed me to bring to you a very close-up look at a chipping sparrow thoroughly enjoying a feast of midges. Once again my thanks to all of you who helped with the GoFundMe through your support in so many ways. Please enjoy this minute with the chipping sparrow and it’s breakfast.
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CategoryHow Do You Name a Butterfly?
Jordan Lake. This butterfly has an interesting name, “question mark”. I have photographed dozens of these butterflies. This is the first time I’ve gotten a very clear and distinct photo of the marking that gives the butterfly its name. On the underside of the hind wing you can clearly see a white “question mark“. It is always fun when I get to share photographic evidence for an insect’s name.
Pollination Webinar has been Postponed for now ..
The webinar has beeb postponed for now.
Tomorrow come join me and this American snout butterfly as it explores my camera and I wander through the Jordan Lake Neighborhood’s next Webinar: Please consider registering for Pollinators: Jordan Lake Wildflowers, Butterflies, Birds and Bees! on Aug 24, 2021 7:00 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7300334313178877709
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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New Webinar: Jordan Lake Pollinators and Wildflowers
Are butterflies close to your heart? Do you enjoy the wildflowers of Jordan Lake? Do you know which critters pollinate the wildflowers and trees of Jordan Lake? Join Doc Ellen as she explores the interactions of the flora of Jordan Lake and some of the pollinators involved.Please register for Pollinators: Jordan Lake Wildflowers, Butterflies, Birds and Bees! on Aug 24, 2021 7:00 PM EDT at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7300334313178877709
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute
Jordan Lake, 04/30/2021. It was very windy at the lake. This male eastern tiger swallowtail is puddling. The males sip the salts and minerals from the moist sands – sometimes where there are bird droppings and sometimes where there is simply enough standing / puddled moisture to allow the butterflies to sip. The salts and minerals help the male to be more successful in his reproductive activities. The wind would knock the swallowtail off the puddle but he would quickly circle back for another sip. Sometimes you will see several of these butterflies getting their nutrients all in a group.
First of the Year
Jordan Lake Dam, Haw River: Usually, when I sit down to edit my day’s photo shoot, I go chronologically. But this afternoon, I began at the end of the shoot so I could bring you my first eastern tiger swallowtail of this year. Please enjoy the sunny bright colors of the butterfly sipping nectar from the blooming redbud tree. Now, where was I … oh yes … on to the ospreys from this morning.
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