Peggy C's photos

Cloudless Sulpher {Phoebis sennae} - often called a Common Sulpher -- Kaufman's Field Guide states "flight is often strong and rapid - So true ! Had to wait quite awhile for it to settle long enough to get off some shots - Worth it, though ! 4 PiP - EXPLORE / GALLERY -

OK - WHAT DO Y'ALL DO WENT WAITING FOR YOUR CAR TO BE SERVICED/FIXED ? THIS IS PART OF THE WAITING AREA AT MY ONE-OF-A-KIND MECHANIC'S PLACE. HIS DEAR WIFE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE -- RICHARD WOULDN'T DO THAT! AS LONG AS HE WORKS IN MY WHEELS.. NO PROBLEM - HE IS SUPER AND ONLY TIME I GRACE THE DOORWAY OF THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER --- IF RICHARD DOESN'T HAVE SOMETHING NEEDED. [ rarely happens ] THAT HAS HAPPENED ONCE OTHER THAN AIRBAG RECALLS. IN FLORIDA, HAD A MECHANIC WHO SPECIALIZED IN DATSUN/NISSAN. THESE GUYS ARE SPECIAL !

- used to do a Tree for each season - stopped when the older tree dropped too many needles - and I got tired of trying to get the decorations - from behind the doors on the right side of the Hutch - searched for a smaller tree - one easier to assemble - it has taken a few years - now, instead of 7 1/2 ft tall - this is 6 1/2 ft tall - not as wide so the Hutch doors will open - and decorations can be put on the backside of the tree - so, 2021 Fall - then will go to 2021 Holiday - and any others that might occur in-between seasons 2 PiP

.. but beautiful is the Peacock ! .. at New River Zoo ( Fleetwood NC ) .. all animals are rescued .. a small and very enjoyable place .. guide (when we went) was Micah, .. a German Shepherd 1 PiP (c) All Rights Reserved Archive Airings AA-334-Your Choice

A SKIPPER JUST PEEKING OVER THE TOP OF A FLOWER .. AS THOUGH NO BODY CAN SEE HIM .. YET HE CAN SEE US .. A MEXICAN SUNFLOWER AT THE DOWN THE ROAD GARDEN .. NMG - Not My Garden .. A JOYFUL SPOT ON THIS EARTH .. 1 PiP plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/tithonia-rotundifolia

it all together .. but together we have it all." BOYDS Bears .. From the Head Bean Collection " Thinkin' Of Ya Series " made in the Olde World Tradition of hand-stitched, fully jointed bears. Bringing timely messages for today. The Boyd Collection Ltd. Gettysburg, PA 1 PiP

- after a very slow year of finding butterflies - on the 29th September 2021 - Down the Road - at NotMyGarden - 3 [ three ] Monarchs were on Mexican Sunflowers - a few Skippers - but what amazed me were the Monarchs - most of North Carolina has had very low counts - regardless of the types of butterflies seen or the are of the State - they will be recorded in this site by years end Butterflies of North Carolina by Harry LeGrand and Tom Howard auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/nbnc/a/accounts.php 5 PiP

Looking across .. Lake Mirror Promenade .. there lies a city-scape .. refurbished hotels .. businesses .. restaurants.. parking garages .. all guarded by the winged-wonders soaring above .. ^cropped for size only ^no enhancement.. the Florida sky is that blue! © All rights reserved AA-333-DIFFERENT PLACE/TIME ARCHIVE AIRINGS

Variegated Fritillary ( Euptoieta claudia ) - 1st of this year -2021- Usually land on a flower and stay put - Enjoying a feast - Not this one - This flutterby went from flower to flower - Sometimes landing - At times - not - Still did my usual 'butterfly hunt mode' - Don't follow them - All of them are faster than us - Observe the flowers they land on - Plant yourself nearby - They return - At times you can get bunches of shots from one butterfly & a flower - Without moving the camera much - My camera has the option of totally turning off any sounds - Though I know of cameras where it can only be turned down - Have always thought the designer of 'not turning off sound' - Didn't know the first thing about butterflies, wading birds, etc. - Shall we hold classes for them ? 3 PiP