Butterflies and signs of spring

Muddy trail.

Brazos Bend State Park volunteer Chuck D. took us to his favorite Falcate Orangetip spot hoping to see the butterflies sitting on lichen before the sun's warmth made them active.  They must have heard we were coming because they weren't there.

They starting flying after lunch and after we had left.

The little white butterflies are here in March so there is still time to see one.

Gemmed Satyr

Another sign of spring is the Gemmed Satyr. The butterfly prefers grassy woodlands and is active March through October.