Monday, February 27, 2023

Butterfly Brambles at Shangri-La!


 I found a little side trail at the Shangri-La trailhead where there are branches piled up with vines growing up through them. I saw butterflies there a few months ago so I went back a few days ago to see what it looked like now.


Orange Sulphur Butterfly

There were yellow wildflowers blooming everywhere with butterflies fluttering.


So I named it Butterfly Brambles.


Painted Lady butterfly that I spotted there in December.

I was hoping to see the Painted Lady again but I didn't see one today. I did see several others though!


Gulf Fritillary


Black Swallowtail Butterfly


Longtailed Skipper


I walked another direction to try to get closer to a huge Wild Plum tree in full bloom.


It was beautiful!


You could smell the sweet scent from the trail!


This was another tree blooming.


Lyreleaf Sage

And more wildflowers.


I wish I could drive over there every day! It's only 4 miles from my house so it's tempting!


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33 comments:

Tom said...

...this sure looks like Shangri-La to me.

Jenn Jilks said...

No wildflowers here! We're still under a foot of snow!

Inger said...

Everything is covered in snow here in the mountains of Southern California. Looking at your pictures, it's hard to believe we live in the same country. Your butterfly photos are so beautiful, thanks for sharing. And I see that you are enjoying your Jeep. My neighbor, who bought mine, just put a hard roof on it, and it now looks similar to yours, just a 2-door version in British Racing Green. I often miss the Jeep, but my Honda is better for this old lady version of myself.

MadSnapper said...

Beau and I see wild weeds on our walk every day. we once got to watch a gulf fritillary make a cocoon and then watch it turn to a butterfly. in our back yard, that year we had hundreds of them and i got to stand in a swarm and let the light on me.. we had purple passion plants on all the fences and the butterflies loved it. drought killed all the flowers but now we have a few of the zebra b flies

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Very nice photos.
I have a yellow butterfly illustration in mind. Now I know what to look for.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

It is so good to see so many butterflies where you are, Diane. I am always concerned when scientists say their numbers are diminishing. I try to grow milkweed every summer so they have a place to lay their eggs.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful collection of butterflies. Love the pretty wildflowers too.
It is too early for spring flowers here, maybe a few snowdrops.
Have a great day and happy new week!

roentare said...

So many great looking butterflies here. Interesting patterns and fantastic colours

Vee said...

Wildflowers? Nooo, not even one. Glad that you saw some and all those gorgeous butterflies, too. My favorite is the first.

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

Oh, I am enjoying your butterfly photos. Such exquisite specimens. So pretty. And to take a walk where wild plum blooms. I have to admit I'm a wee bit envious of your experience - it must smell heavenly. I do not think I have ever smelled wild plum. Although I don't know for sure, I don't think we have it around here.

Thanks for a lovely post, Diane. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead.
Brenda xo

Ann said...

Wow, so many pretty butterflies.

happyone said...

Sure was nice to see all the beautiful butterflies.

Veronica Lee said...

Glorious photos especially the butterfly shots.

Hugs and blessings, Diane.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

I have not seen any wildflowers that I noticed. The butterflies are fabulous. Thanks for sharing these great photos.

Jill Harrison said...

Butterfly brambles seems like a perfect name. They certainly have lovely patterns. Looks like you have another beautiful trail to visit. Yes I saw the first of the pink Marri Rosea flowering along a walk we do today. So lovely. Enjoy your week, happy rambling.

Kathy said...

I love butterflies. But I rarely see any. They are few and far between in these parts. Such lovely photos. It looks so nice and warm there. The opposite of what I am dealing with. I love sharing all your adventures.

Kathy said...

I love butterflies. But they are rarely seen here. Your pictures are lovely. It looks so nice and warm there. Just the opposite of what is going on here. I would be tempted to take a walk in your Shangri-La often.

Linda said...

SO beautiful!!! You are very knowledgeable about so much in nature! I admire that about you!

Irma said...

That's a nice collection of butterfly pictures.
We don't see butterflies here yet, it's still too cold for that, it's still winter.
Greetings Irma

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Butterfly Brambles seems like a perfectly good name. I think you should have a sign made!

Tanza Erlambang said...

lovely butterfly.....beautiful photos

Wally Jones said...

I absolutely love your Butterfly Brambles! Looks like a spot where I could be very happy for hours on end. Who wouldn't want to wander in Shangri-La?

A few days ago, it seemed as though Mother Nature flipped a switch and suddenly there were things blooming and flying everywhere! So much to see and never enough time.

Thank you for a "Prelude To Spring" post, Diane!

Marcia said...

Wildflowers blooming? In my dreams! It's snowing here again. I'll have the thrill of seeing yours instead.

Creations By Cindy said...

Those butterflies are so pretty. I've seen little purple flowers shooting up on the sides of the road. Mostly what I have seen in my neck of the woods is POLLEN and lots of it according to my allergies right now! Happy March sweet lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Lowcarb team member said...

Your butterfly photographs are beautiful.

Enjoy this last day of February and have a happy new month of March.

All the best Jan

Rainbow Evening said...

Gulf Fritillary looks so beautiful and lovely butterfly...
wonderful captures

BeachGypsy said...

Pretty pretty Spring!! Wow-- a big variety of butterflies there! Haven't seen too many here yet. Happy March! Be lookng for four leaf clovers! Lol

EricaSta said...

We waiting for springtime, Diane! Therefore your butterflies are very welcome for my snowwhite eyes. On sunday we get again snow. It`s really enough.
Wonderful captures!


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Red Rose Alley said...

Such pretty butterflies in this area. I especially like the the bright orange one, and your photo is so clear. That one has a pretty design in its wings. The painted lady is very pretty too.

Have a good rest of the week, Diane.

~Sheri

Carla from The River said...

Thank you for the flowers and butterflies. :-)

Still buried deep in snow in my neck of the woods. Hee Hee!

DeniseinVA said...

It would be lovely to go over there all the time. Beautiful butterflies and scenery!

DeniseinVA said...

It would be lovely to go over there all the time. Beautiful butterflies and scenery, and I love the red truck!

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

It is cold and the garden is barren and covered with snow just now, but thanks for the glimmer of hope that spring is near.