Sunday, July 28, 2013

Lady Bird's wildflowers and butterflies

Butterfly stopover.


Lady Bird, Lady Bird, Lady Bird.
On a quick trip to Austin, I stopped by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Following a path in the butterfly garden through a tall bunch of yellow flowers brought us to a standstill.

Whoa! Queen butterflies were fluttering through the area labeled Engelmann Daisy and Gayfeather.

The butterflies were a welcome sight for guests coming around the corner.  Reactions were much the same.  Footsteps came to halt and talking stopped. Adults pointed upward to help their kids focus on the butterflies. We all wanted to take pictures.

The wildflower center was preparing for July 28 Tribute Day honoring founder, Lady Bird Johnson. The gift shop had a display devoted to the "environmental first lady."

I circled the display a couple of times. I kind of wanted a Lady Bird t-shirt. -- Lana b

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