The underwings of an American lady butterfly nectaring on a small thistle.
Critters
Great Spangled Fritillary
A great spangled fritillary butterfly browses on bee balm along the East Fork (Jemez).
A Special Guest
I went up to the bird log in the Sandias the other day to — I thought — watch and photograph birds. I’d been there only a few minutes when this little bear showed up. I didn’t see its mother and decided it was my chance to snag a few photos.
Iridescent Hummingbird
A hummingbird sits on a bush in the Sandia foothills, trilling its song for all to hear.