The Live Bayside Community…
…has a unique bay-front access and recreation area called The Point. It has a boardwalk with access to a beach, a pavilion (under construction), a boat-launch ramp with piers, kayak/canoe storage racks and a marsh/bayside nature trail.
You never know what you may see along the trail – or anywhere at The Point, for that matter. You should, however, always have a camera with you. The other day we found these colorful butterflies feasting on the nectar (or whatever cocktail was being served) of some large blossoms by the side of the trail.
We didn’t expect to have a show but the butterflies, giant bumblebees and dragonflies seemed to enjoy having lunch on this ol’ plant – and being entertaining while they dined. We didn’t have a clue about the type of butterfly, thinking it might be a Monarch – but only because that’s the only real butterfly name that came to mind. However, an evening Internet “search” by posting the picture on Facebook yielded some responses. After being given the name of “our” butterfly we were able to find plenty (53,000+) other pictures on a Bing.com image search.
Sooo, welcome to the Painted Lady Butterfly, which is, evidently, a regular here in West Fenwick and Lower, Slower Delaware.