I really love butterflies. I'm sure most people do.
This summer the lake at the campground had so many butterflies. Anyone know what attracts the butterflies to the beach/sand?
At some points there was at least 20-30 butterflies hanging out together on the sand.
Well here is some pics & a video I took.
This summer the lake at the campground had so many butterflies. Anyone know what attracts the butterflies to the beach/sand?
At some points there was at least 20-30 butterflies hanging out together on the sand.
Well here is some pics & a video I took.
Video: (click full screen for better viewing - shows butterflies flying around)
We have hundreds here daily I too adore them
ReplyDeleteButterflies gather on wet areas to extract minerals from the dampness, much like they collect nectar from a flower. This is called "puddling". Swallowtails seem to do it most.
ReplyDeleteNice shots!
thanks for the information!
DeleteGreat shots of beautiful butterflies ~ they are a treasure ~ carol ^_^
ReplyDeleteI would love to see butterflies at the beach/sand! I've only ever seen them in gardens, mostly.
ReplyDeletei've heard that called 'puddling' too. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know what attracts them to the beach and sand. Gorgeous butterflies! We have seen a few here this summer/fall.
ReplyDeleteNice captures!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard the term for it, but I always thought it was because they were getting moisture or some form of nutrients from the wet soil. I've even seen them do this on pieces of old Styrofoam laying around close to a boat dock.
ReplyDeleteNo way! I love butterflies. They are so pretty and it's so rare to see them around here unless it's at a butterfly habitat or something like that.
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