So much to learn

Each time I see the female Tiger Swallowtail
in her black dress I gasp.

I love her subtle markings.
She mimics the Pipevine Swallowtail.

The male Tiger came to the Chinese Lilac.
I do hope they mate.

The male Hummingbird is becoming comfortable
with me out on the deck.
I hope the females arrive soon.

The Snout is ready to mate.

I will see a second generation 

of snouts this summer.

I cut peonies for the house.

One bloom fills a vase.

The female Northern Cardinal

was resting on the glider.

I was happy to share my spot on 

the back patio.

I wanted to relax out of the sun.

I wanted to watch the Poppies.

I sat on the glider with the camera.

The immature Baltimore Oriole

is getting a bit of orange.

A Gold Finch came to the branch 

above the glider.

I think I am accepted.

I opened my book

and began reading.

There is so much to learn.

My student is pleased to be

surrounded by butterflies and birds.