painted wings

Today I felt the need to visit some butterflies.

I am lucky to have 2 butterfly conservatories within a reasonable driving distance from home. While my preferred conservatory is Magic Wings in South Deerfield, MA, at 91 miles from home it's too far for a quick trip. I chose to visit The Butterfly Place in Westford, just 21 miles away. It was a good visit, a time for a bit of camera play and a time to chat with other visitors, to feel butterflies land on me and fly away again.

This beautiful creature didn't share its name with me. I'll keep searching.

If you'd like to see more butterflies, the first 20 photos in the gallery flitter, flutter, butterfly! 2023 are from today's visit.