Battus Philenor and the Texas Horned Lizard in Bracketttville

The Battus Philenor is commonly known as the Pipvine Swallowtail. I know I didn't need to publish quite so many photos of this swallowtail, but you have no idea how excited I was to see a metallic sheened butterfly! I've never seen one that was alive before.

That yellow and black zebra butterfly thing teased me again today, such a cruel little butterfly not staying put long enough for me to get my camera up!

Below: Yet another example that Spring is in the air, despite the fact that it's Fall.

Below: While we were out at the farm today, my Aunt Sherry spotted this Texas Horned Lizard. I think I took about a dozen snaps of it but I never could get enough light on the lower part of his face. Should have used the flash I guess. Despite appearances, I was holding him quite gently. And we released him annoyed but unharmed.