19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Swallowtail on Buckeye Blossom

It was a warm sunny mid-morning in early June. The Swallowtails were out in abundance in the front yard. This particular one landed on nearly every buckeye blossom on that little 6ft. bushy tree. It was quiet out, peaceful and the swallowtail was fluttering slowly as to soak up the sun with it's wings.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Laytonville, California, United States of America
Copyright: © Amy Bolander