Even though I used to see Red Admiral butterflies in Utah, I am still excited to see so many of this butterfly species here in Oklahoma and in Texas too.
Red Admiral butterfly on the road – Nikon D500, f8, 1/2000, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Here in Oklahoma I’ve noticed more than a few Red Admirals on the roads, both gravel and hardtop, and I think they are on the roads to locate salt and other minerals. I know that butterflies do that at puddles.
Most of the Red Admirals I see here in Oklahoma are on the wing or nectaring on the abundance of wildflowers here.
I’m having so much fun finding, photographing, and identifying butterflies, plants, and the birds in my newly adopted state of residence.
I have some more new-to-me butterflies that I will be sharing when I can. Some I am even finding in the yard here that are feasting on the nectar of the native wildflowers. There is not even one blade of bluegrass here!
It has been so windy, rainy, and cloudy recently that I haven’t had much time to photograph at home. On sunny days, I have been on the road to the nearby refuges. I understand this kind of weather isn’t quite typical for this time of the year at this location.
I’ll be rocking and rolling with whatever the weather throws at me in between journeys out into the field! I will say it is quite a switch from Utah’s weather.
Life is good.
Mia
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How beautiful.
I am glad you are having so much fun!
It will be interesting to see new and different wildlife from Ok. Happy you are having lots of fun, and be safe in the windy state.