Late July 2003

Along our way through life, we occasionally encounter an experience that challenges cherished ideas - in this case, that butterflies are pure, sweet and delicate. Watch this video clip I made of a scene I came upon this past week - (click) The object of all this interest is a pile of Canada Goose droppings. Euphemistically known as 'puddling', these Cabbage Whites are sipping mineral juice from a rich source. Other butterflies do it, as well.