Outdoor Ontario

Photography => Nature => Topic started by: Ed O'Connor on August 23, 2019, 11:41:14 AM

Title: Giant Swallowtail
Post by: Ed O'Connor on August 23, 2019, 11:41:14 AM

I saw two of these magnificent butterflies on the Leslie Street Spit yesterday, and I've heard reports of several others in the Toronto area. Last year they didn't seem to be around at all, but this seems like a good year for them. You may want to keep your eyes peeled the next time you're in one of the lakeside parks.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48607297991_1beb7fc5c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4g7eV)Giant Swallowtail (https://flic.kr/p/2h4g7eV) by Edward O'Connor (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152894743@N08/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Giant Swallowtail
Post by: Paul O'Toole on August 23, 2019, 07:43:33 PM

Great shot, I managed to see and photograph one today here in Kingston. Haven't see on in a long time.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48607677183_c433dd4f6d_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48608558856_ac55c0376d_c.jpg)

Title: Re: Giant Swallowtail
Post by: Ed O'Connor on August 24, 2019, 08:50:42 AM

Wow--beautiful photos of both sides. They can be tricky to shoot because of the way they vibrate their wings, even while nectaring.