Swallowtail Gathering

Posted by SantaFeJoe on Thu Jun 10, 2021 8:12 pm

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As was mentioned in the comments made on the last single Swallowtail I posted, they sometimes gather en masse to drink or get minerals from puddles. This is from a higher angle to show the bolder yellow on the topside of the wings on some of them.
Nikon D850, 300f4 PF, TC14E, f14@1/640 sec., cropped pano.
All C&C welcome. Please click on image. Thanks.

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by Tom Whelan on Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:17 pm

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Fine behavior capture, beautiful butterflies. I’ve heard of groups of swallowtails puddling in New Hampshire, I’d love to see it.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:19 am

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Nice view of the activity- good to see this happening as butterflies are getting scarce in places. Very colorful and pleasing event.

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by John Labrenz on Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:34 am

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Neat capture.
I too have seen this behaviour by them Joe

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jun 13, 2021 9:27 am

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This must have been a beautiful sight to see! Well captured, Joe!

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by Darren5907 on Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:05 am