What a Pretty Face

  
At some point in life, the world’s beauty becomes enough.
— Toni Morrison 

These guys look like little people flying around with wings. 
 I think they are so unique!

Unknown Butterfly

This little guy is a first for me. I've never seen one of these butterflies before. I looked in my butterfly guide but could not find it ~ so again ~ I need all the help you can give me for ID :)

Updated: Found out this is an Eight spotted forester moth - not a butterfly at all. Very cool!

Graduation Day

Today is the Big Day! Brianna graduates from High School this evening. I am so very proud.

Hope you all have a Wonderful Saturday!

Song Sparrow with Dinner

During a walk one evening I found this Song Sparrow with his dinner. I am not sure if this is a spider or a dragonfly that he has captured for his meal. Whatever it was, I am sure it was tasty. Maybe he had some little ones near by that he was going to share with.

Wishing you all a Lovely Day!!

Beauty in Blue

So many things become beautiful when you really look.
~ Lauren Oliver

Summer Azure Butterfly 

 More Butterfly Images - HERE 

Getting Ready for Take Off

There is an undeniable exhilaration in moment of even the smallest discovery
 ― Graham Moore

 Soldier Beetle spreads his wings
readies for take off
new flowers to discover
(my attempt at haiku)

A Wonder in Red

The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.
~ W.B Yeats

Another amazing creature with a firm grip on a blade of grass! These little guys are so very interesting. They seem to hover over the grass until they find just the right spot to take hold. When I first started blogging I thought these little guys were dragonflies ~ but actually they are damselflies. I'm sure there are many differences between the two but the main one I know of is the way they hold their wings. Damselflies hold them close to their body, while the dragonfly has them wide open.  Id'd by Randy as an Eastern Red Damsel.