09. December 2016

Winter is butterfly season here in the low desert. In addition to the brilliant Monarchs and Queens, there are many Painted Ladies (Vanessa cardui) fluttering around; they are the most common visitors at the moment, spending their time mostly on lantana and lavender.

08. November 2016

The lantana is full of butterflies now. Monarchs (Danaus plexippus)...

26. October 2016

Weather Diary: Sunny; High: 90 F (32 C)/Low: 65 F (18 C); Humidity: 29%-63%