Red Admiral Butterflies

In early May I spotted several of these butterflies spending time feeding on various flowering shrubs and bushes. At the time I eagerly snapped photos, hoping to capture a few decent shots of this gorgeous winged creature, and had no idea as to its identity. So, after a little investigation, I discovered that this species is the Red Admiral Butterfly who spends the winter in the south as it can't survive in the cold. Of course, like other butterflies, then they lay eggs and die; however, in the spring the next generation repeats the cycle of migrating north and repopulating northern states. The next time you are outdoors be on the lookout as you just might encounter one of these beauties!