tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post2838060240373781647..comments2024-03-28T18:22:01.184+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: X is for Xerces Blue Butterfly – that was what X was for ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-719175458272487652011-05-03T17:37:25.134+01:002011-05-03T17:37:25.134+01:00Hi Celestial Elf . thanks for visiting - I enjoyed...Hi Celestial Elf . thanks for visiting - I enjoyed the butterfly video .. we just need to protect our native species. <br /><br />The article reprints were interesting too - especially as the food sources and larva food sources were highlighted - useful .. thanks.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40773795523991536902011-04-30T21:14:43.754+01:002011-04-30T21:14:43.754+01:00Hi Linda .. life is not really fair is it .. and w...Hi Linda .. life is not really fair is it .. and we, as people, tend not to think of others, or the damage we are doing .. good to see you here ..<br /><br />Peaceful existence with all things would be wonderful .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57221870579025189552011-04-30T17:41:59.213+01:002011-04-30T17:41:59.213+01:00It's so sad when something so beautiful is era...It's so sad when something so beautiful is erased from existence. Why isn't those that cause destruction thrive so well, the ones that co-exist peacefully sometimes do not?Lindahtto://www.roses2rainbows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83886681494701395872011-04-30T07:01:52.174+01:002011-04-30T07:01:52.174+01:00@ Raining Acorns .. thanks - once I'd found X ...@ Raining Acorns .. thanks - once I'd found X (early on) then it was easy! But I found the information interesting .. so glad you enjoyed reading about it - thanks ..<br /><br />@ Yvonne .. yes - it is sad, but they're finding sub-species .. even now .. and thanks - delighted to read you enjoyed it ..<br /><br />Cheers to you both - enjoy the Z day .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72569053686760503422011-04-30T06:02:07.038+01:002011-04-30T06:02:07.038+01:00Lovely X word though sadly not here any more.
Noe...Lovely X word though sadly not here any more. <br />Noenthe less an excellent write.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42547080164834692692011-04-30T02:30:49.932+01:002011-04-30T02:30:49.932+01:00I did wonder what you might do for the X. Though ...I did wonder what you might do for the X. Though it took a leap across the pond and accompanying continent, the trip was well worth it. How sad we have lost this beautiful butterfly.Susan Scheid (Raining Acorns)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02827286681242730183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9709870705781567922011-04-29T19:11:39.389+01:002011-04-29T19:11:39.389+01:00Hi Ebenezer .. nice to meet you .. and glad you en...Hi Ebenezer .. nice to meet you .. and glad you enjoyed the post ..<br /><br />Have a good weekend .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28276044600977660072011-04-29T06:21:18.888+01:002011-04-29T06:21:18.888+01:00@ Marinela .. many thanks .. the images are gorgeo...@ Marinela .. many thanks .. the images are gorgeous aren't they ...<br /><br />@ Karen .. thanks - yes I was wondering how X was going to turn out .. I'll have to catch up - my W is going to take over today!<br /><br />@ Amy - lovely to see you .. we have a blue butterfly or two here .. but not quite as pretty as this one.<br /><br />Just delighted you enjoyed the information .. good to have X in the alphabet, so I could let you know about the Xerces butterfly!<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for visiting .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11232179303272690482011-04-29T02:24:44.315+01:002011-04-29T02:24:44.315+01:00Thank goodness for people who have worked so hard ...Thank goodness for people who have worked so hard to help life on our planet. I didn't know about this little blue one...I've seen small blue butterflies up here in Canada, but not for years. Relative? Don't know, but this has been so informative. Thanks, Hilary.Soul Dipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626745605693835218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-10375598461272976482011-04-29T02:02:11.680+01:002011-04-29T02:02:11.680+01:00It's fun to see what everyone comes up with fo...It's fun to see what everyone comes up with for the letter X. Love your pictures! Appreciate the info. Thanks, Hilary! Have a great weekend! <br />:) KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-5515300750073423212011-04-28T23:04:16.556+01:002011-04-28T23:04:16.556+01:00So beautiful post and really lovely images!So beautiful post and really lovely images!M. Rekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178807956502786062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62341358424872243092011-04-28T20:07:14.728+01:002011-04-28T20:07:14.728+01:00@ W2W .. isn't it gorgeous and I definitely co...@ W2W .. isn't it gorgeous and I definitely couldn't resist posting about it. You're right the new plants too .. we're not sure what they will do - or where they will go .. it's time to love our native plants. I think I might be when I get back to owning a garden again .. <br /><br />Thanks - W2W .. glad you enjoyed it ..<br /><br />@ Madeleine .. thanks the photos make the post - don't they .. such gorgeous things .. good to see you .. <br /><br />Thanks W2W and Madeleine .. good to see you .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54677013446273042262011-04-28T19:41:30.412+01:002011-04-28T19:41:30.412+01:00Hello! hope you good.I just want to say this is a ...Hello! hope you good.I just want to say this is a great post.Really nice of you sharing it up here.Am staying in touch for more.Keep it up.<br />Meanwhile plz do check my blog on freeing your mind read it,follow,be inspired and comment to improve my works too.Have a wonderful day.<br />EBENEZEREbenyadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970901567631181039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32347901530038552932011-04-28T17:39:35.987+01:002011-04-28T17:39:35.987+01:00What beautiful choices for X. Lovely :O)What beautiful choices for X. Lovely :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-75500571074324395452011-04-28T17:33:19.732+01:002011-04-28T17:33:19.732+01:00What a beautiful creature it was! It's so impo...What a beautiful creature it was! It's so important to think about what potential havoc might happen when we plant something that might become invasive and displace native plants. I'm becoming more and more cautious about it as I garden. Great post, Ms. Hilary!walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40815782510605471762011-04-28T16:33:19.223+01:002011-04-28T16:33:19.223+01:00@ Joanne .. yes definitely a toast is required to ...@ Joanne .. yes definitely a toast is required to the loss of the Xerces blue - thanks Joanne ... so sad to lose these special insects.<br /><br />@ Mason .. you're so right - we need to care for our countryside a little more .. butterflies are totally magical aren't they ..<br /><br />@ Bossy Betty - I agree ... remember, remember everyone to take care of Mother Earth ..<br /><br />@ Manzanita .. and you agree too .. thanks - my knowledge is just 'looking things up!' and putting things together if necessary ..<br /><br />@ Karen - glad to remind you - as you and Mason say .. butterflies are so magical.<br /><br />@ Joylene .. six weeks - but what a delightful wait for that magical colour to appear .. I love lupins!<br /><br />Glad the snow's gone and look what you're seeing beautiful birds .. we had a green woodpecker here the other day with a red hood ..<br /><br />X turned out to be a good post .. but thank goodness I could continent hop! Wikipedia photos - thankfully.<br /><br />@ Holly .. you and the others .. it is extremely sad when a species becomes extinct .. they may be able to reintroduce it .. if things go right in the laboratory or with the sub-species .. sometime!<br /><br />Thanks everyone .. this is a tale of woe .. but at least we're realising we need to protect what we have ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51834887885795750462011-04-28T16:02:54.976+01:002011-04-28T16:02:54.976+01:00It was so pretty. It's so sad when a species b...It was so pretty. It's so sad when a species becomes extinct.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45833024509444889062011-04-28T15:51:15.578+01:002011-04-28T15:51:15.578+01:00In another 6 weeks my garden will be filled with L...In another 6 weeks my garden will be filled with Lupins. It seems so sad that it's still 6 weeks. Boo hoo. But the snow's gone. And I'm seeing ducks, eagles, red-headed woodpeckers. Didn't realize how terrific X is, Hilary. Beautiful photos.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11472217867141776372011-04-28T15:36:34.182+01:002011-04-28T15:36:34.182+01:00I feel sad whenever I hear about an extinction and...I feel sad whenever I hear about an extinction and especially due to man's sprawl. Most of them are, I guess. Love your knowledge.<br /><a href="http://beajayblock.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck</a>Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61604371802461555152011-04-28T15:28:43.470+01:002011-04-28T15:28:43.470+01:00Ahhhh! So pretty!!! Yes, another reminder to tak...Ahhhh! So pretty!!! Yes, another reminder to take care of our Mother Earth.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55550624548950681122011-04-28T14:05:21.594+01:002011-04-28T14:05:21.594+01:00It's a shame that we've lost such a beauti...It's a shame that we've lost such a beautiful butterfly. I didn't know about it, thanks for bringing it to my attention. Butterflies are so magical in their own way. Hope we wake up and don't lose anymore.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26414983231098577482011-04-28T13:36:09.211+01:002011-04-28T13:36:09.211+01:00Raising my coffee cup in a sad toast to the Xerces...Raising my coffee cup in a sad toast to the Xerces Blue. It's too bad such a beautiful creature is gone.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42428456071180145522011-04-28T13:15:54.514+01:002011-04-28T13:15:54.514+01:00@ Morning AJ .. thanks so much .. just loved the b...@ Morning AJ .. thanks so much .. just loved the blue of the Xerces - I had "no choice" but to go overseas!<br /><br />I'm sure UK species are extinct .. evolution in all forms is around .. but we don't help along the way by destroying habitats sadly.<br /><br />@ Zeenat .. ah ah - now I know how to get your attention .. put a flutterby up .. and you'll be here!!<br /><br />Isn't it special looking .. I love that purply blue colour .. and the lupins are so beautifully rich .. they just go together.<br /><br />Hugs to you too Zeenat ... <br /><br />Great to see you both - thanks so much for coming by and commenting .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73014951188356228682011-04-28T13:05:51.271+01:002011-04-28T13:05:51.271+01:00Dearest Hilary,
I so love that you chose the Xerce...Dearest Hilary,<br />I so love that you chose the Xerces Butterfly as part of your A0Z challenge. <br />That picture of the blue butterfly is just beautiful. <br />Thank you for sharing your knowledge here. I learnt something new about my favorite creatures.<br />So Much Love,<br />Z~Zeenat{Positive Provocations}https://www.blogger.com/profile/12214197217465651777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9792942377546911232011-04-28T10:15:08.171+01:002011-04-28T10:15:08.171+01:00I think you've done really well to get this fa...I think you've done really well to get this far without straying overseas! Sadly the blue butterflies seem to be generally insecure for a variety of reasons. Some UK species are now extinct as well, I think. <br /><br /><br />That lupin's gorgeousMorningAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719744167307369768noreply@blogger.com