Butterflies

It was just a matter of time:  I've been mildly interested in butterflies for the past few years, and have taken photographs of those that allowed a close approach.  I recently purchased a copy of Eastern Butterflies, an entry in the Peterson Field Guide series, so for the first time am able to identify some of the butterflies I've photographed.

 A Gray Hairstreak. They dine on a multitude of flowers and fruits.

A Red-spotted Purple, also called White Admiral, that I found in my yard about two weeks ago. They eat tree leaves.

And a pretty Red Admiral.  They are usually found near streams, but can be anywhere during migration. I learned something: the Monarch is not the only butterfly that migrates.  Cool.

I think this is an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.