Almost spring DSC_3958 - a photo on Flickriver

            Spring is just around the corner and the overwintering group of swallowtails in chrysalides sure do know it. They began eclosing (hatching) in mid-February.  

This is a Polydamas Swallowtail, also known as the goldrim.  It very well could be one of the swallowtails I released.  Although, it could be one that survived in the wild and has come home in search of a nice host plant, some nectar and a date with another goldrim.  Either way, I am happy to see it.  

This image was taken a few weeks ago while I was in the backyard with the camera.  In my yard seeing goldrims and pipevines is a sure sign that spring is in the air.  They are seasonal, unlike monarchs that are here year-round. 

I will officially begin raising butterflies soon.  Most likely the on first Saturday of April.  That happens to be April 1st, this year.  Does that make me an April Fool?  He, hee... Don't answer that.   

Have a wonderful day and happy snapping.

Taken on: February 26, 2023

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Camera: Nikon D500, f/11.0, 1/180 sec, 400mm (=600mm), ISO 2000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D500
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/180)
Focal Length:	400mm (35mm equivalent: 600mm)
ISO:	2000
Exposure Bias:	-1/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Spot
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.12
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