Down around 5000 feet, foraging, pretty much in the middle of the Preserve.
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This is one of two who were flying together (contemplating mating?) before this one took a prolonged rest on the ground.
This section of the Trail, it is quite common to see the Mourning Cloaks "showing off" to potential mates.
But is it the American Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta rubria?
Nectaring on American Bladdernut flowers. There were 3 of these all over this shrub and they have been checking it out for 4 days already. Finally, the buds opened!
Flew right over my head, never been closer to one