Butterflies and wildflowers

A couple of weeks ago, we went to a nature preserve the Nature Conservancy maintains in Southeastern Oklahoma.

A meadow of wildflowers.

This guy was flitting about at 50mph. I caught him on camera when he alighted for just a second.

The cacti were in bloom. I'd never realized how spectacular a cactus bloom is.

A tiny blue butterfly with incredible markings. He never did spread his wings.