Great purple hairstreak

Last September, I had the most special birthday gift. For the first time in more than 13 years, I spotted not one but three great purple hairstreak butterflies in my garden. I was elated, as these butterflies are so gorgeous and I had photographed them only once before. This butterfly’s colors were amazing as it sat on my sedum. The group stayed in the garden feeding for several weeks. It was a very special month!