Black Swallowtail

[Shortsighted]

Barely got outside and the first thing that catches my eye is a Swallowtail.

[Ally]

?How did you get it to stay still?

[Shortsighted]

I hum a Nat Cole classic, say ... something like Poinciana and make certain I do not move.

[Paul O'Toole]

Nice shot, looks like dandelions are impotant in early summer for butterflies as well as bees as a source of early food until other flowers emerge.

[Shortsighted]

Excellent point. I knew dandelions had a purpose. If it exists at a certain time
it likely has a place in a very big and complex puzzle. I may be becoming more
observant but there seem to be many butterflies this year, if not in actual numbers
but in variety easily spotted.

[Bird Brain]

Beautiful!   Do you report your sightings to ebutterfly or Ontario Butterflies Google Group?

[Shortsighted]

I really only report on this forum.
No immediate reporting ... no mobile phone.