8-19-12 VERMONT: The last couple of days have been cool and dry after a brief shower two nights ago. Last night was down to 50° and today was quite cool. I noticed leaves turning today, really. I was out in the pasture with the camera. The mint is covered with butterflies and other pollinators. The mint is a nuisance because none of the animals for whom the pasture is intended will eat it, but it’s great for butterfly watching, as are the other flowers in the pasture and garden. I posted some of them today after an hour with the ID book.
New blooms: turtle head.
Monarch, those two raised dots on the hind wings mean it's a he. Echinacea.
Common Ringlet. Mint.
Silver-bordered Fritillary. Aster.
Cabbage White. Mint.
Common Wood-Nymph. Mint.
Aphrodite Fritillary. Mint.
Painted Lady. Mint.
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