Insects and Spiders

Suprise Visitor

For the second year, my Baltimore oriole feeder failed to attract one of those bright orange birds. However, I discovered this Red Admiral butterfly enjoying the nectar part of it. No takers for the orange halves and the grape jelly.
Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

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