Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Mourning Cloaked

March 18th: I see my first Mourning Cloak. Having successfully overwintered as an adult, the butterfly takes to the sunny day—rather swiftly.

mthew

3 responses to “Mourning Cloaked”

  1. nature969

    It’s hard to identify the subject in your photo. If you have additional photos available, may you please post them or send a link where they can be viewed? I always enjoy your posts! Thank you!

    J. Perky

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    1. mthew

      I could not get a better photo of this fast-moving butterfly but wanted to mark the occasion anyway, as a celebration of springtime.

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  2. nature969

    Thanks for your reply. Your posts are always enjoyable and informative.

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