Drove over to Mt. Magazine Nature Center to see if they had any butterflies - found this one - yes - one - and chased him all over the field. First time I've got a shot of one in flight.
The dearth of butterflies really makes me wonder if the neonicotinoid pesticides used on agricultural seeds really are harming pollinators and birds as some studies show. They need to ban them, in my opinion.
An amazing trio of shots. I particularly like the one on the upper right, with all the lacy seed heads and the wonderful orange, and the perfect side view of the butterfly.
