Sharp-shinned Hawk

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Great Purple Hairstreak


Green markings are rarely seen in Virginia butterflies, so these lime-colored hindwing marks make this rare Great Purple Hairstreak even more spectacular...long tails, red marks, blue speckles, white body spots...wow!

It was at the CVWO marina garden in James City County this morning.

Brian Taber