Post by bluemoth on Mar 1, 2017 17:48:56 GMT -8
Spring is not here yet in Santa Cruz County California on the first of March. But a few butterflies are active on these warm late winter days. On my way for a hike to a state park I pass through city of Corralitos then on to Eureka Canyon Road. High up in the mountains not far from my destination- Buzzard Lagoon Road - I spot some orange butterflies. Slowing to see what they are a white butterfly catches my eye. What is it I am thinking? Oh My gosh it is a Sara Orange Tip - WOW!! This is only my second sighting ever of one of these guys! So fun to see it. The orange butterflies were forgotten as I watched this little white guy fly around the weeds. But I do believe the orange guys were Comas or Tortoiseshells. Any one else seeing early spring butterflies?