Butterfly Migration
My backyard is filled with butterflies — like swirls of churning butter, they are being carried from flower to shrub by the Santa Ana winds.

Painted Lady on Butterfly Bush
I learned from my friend Amy that these winged beauties are called Painted Ladies and that they're headed for their winter homes in Baja.

Hovering in a Ficus tree
You can't tell from these pictures, but our Brazilian Sky Flower Vine is blanketed with them!


