We’ve released two black swallow-tails!It was fun. The last one came out of its chrysalis today – on the first day of fall. We are going to release this last one tomorrow!Click over to Black swallow-tail caterpillars to see how small they were a month ago. Here are some pictures: Here’s the release of the second one: I’m looking right at the butterfly. Can you

More caterpillars!Two weeks ago we got some really small black swallow-tail caterpillars from Aunt Mary Ann. And now……. They’re huge!!!Here are some pictures And the parsley that was nice and full… is practically gone!

The above photo is of me gently releasing a gulf fritillary butterfly. I had been catching them from the top of Nana’s zinnias.This past Saturday, our butterfly emerged from its chrysalis. The next afternoon, we released it. It shot up quickly. Here’s a 33 second video of the release.

Wednesday 8/4Gulf fritillary caterpillar and passion vine from Aunt Mary Ann. Thursday 8/5 Caterpillar found on floor. Friday 8/6 Habitat in place. Tuesday 8/10Caterpillar forming chrysalis. Wednesday 8/11Chrysalis looks like a dried up leaf – camouflage! More reports tomorrow.