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The Colors of Early Fall

The Colors of Early Fall

On the last day of summer, as I hiked through Valley View Glades Natural Area, I spotted a Great Spangled Fritilitary butterfly enjoying the nectar of a Tall Th...
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On the last day of summer, as I hiked through Valley View Glades Natural Area, I spotted a Great Spangled Fritilitary butterfly enjoying the nectar of a Tall Thistle wildflower. Some early changoing leaves with the sun in the background added a glow to the scene.
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Dec, 2014

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