Butterflies



Today I went to the nearby river and sat on a rock next to the water. I watched some minnows swimming, a large tadpole leaping around, and the wind in the grass across the water. Then I noticed four black butterflies flying just over the water. They flitted around and chased each other. When a few of them flew closer to me, I noticed they were actually a deep blue colour. A dragonfly that was black with a blue head and a blue band on its tail landed near me. I tried to get it on my finger but it flew away. I saw some white butterflies everywhere. When I was walking home a large black and white butterfly flew near me. It was a type of swallowtail and it had some brownish spots on the bottom of its wings. I followed it for a while along the pathway. It soon flew away. I love watching nature.

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Mary-Jane said…
The butterfly picture you inserted is beautiful - where does it come from?
June 22, 2009 at 4:23 AM
Einstein's Brain said…
It's by Salvador Dali.
June 22, 2009 at 5:51 AM
Mary-Jane said…
Aha... I thought the style looked familiar...
June 23, 2009 at 4:40 AM
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