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Karen Houlding's avatar

A magical birthday experience! What a thoughtful experience gift from your husband. The moth is amazing -- sometimes I take video of butterflies, then later export a frame to get a photo because they move so fast! ✨️

Kim Koehler's avatar

I do that too. Sometimes you get magical shots.

Barb Phimister's avatar

Happy belated birthday!

Kim Koehler's avatar

Thank you!

Angie Stegall's avatar

How delightful!!!

Anne Butera's avatar

Oh! That looks so magical! What a perfect gift from your husband. (You two are so cute! And I love the stars on your face). Happy belated birthday. March birthdays are the best. Mine is in less than a week!

We're in the middle of a blizzard right now, but last Monday I spotted the first butterflies of the season here. An eastern comma and a mourning cloak. Spring can be brutal in Wisconsin!

Kim Koehler's avatar

Thanks Anne! I heard about your blizzard. The weather is so all over the place. We are in a heatwave right now. I'm resisting the air conditioner - willing winter to come back. It's funny how butterflies are in the mix before a blizzard! I hope spring comes sooner than later by you!

Anne Butera's avatar

Weather is certainly all over the place. Can't imagine needing an air conditioner in March. I hope things settle down a bit.

I was always a little baffled (and worried about) the super early butterflies when there weren't flowers out. And then I learned that some of those species don't feed on flowers. Both of the butterflies I saw -- the Eastern Comma and Mourning Cloak -- feed on tree sap and take up nutrients from damp soil. Rotting organic matter is another food source for butterflies I never knew about.

Kim Koehler's avatar

We have a wedding in Palm Spings and it is projected to be 110! 😐 Lots of air conditioning.

I had no idea they survived on that. It is so fascinating when you investigate all the little things about nature.

HumanArting's avatar

Happy birthday season❣️What a magical gift from your husband and the universe💖✨

Tove Cecilie Fasting's avatar

What an amazing gift! And you even got to see the moth. A tiny thing and a huge moment. Happy belated birthday!

Cerina Triglavcanin's avatar

What a very thoughtful husband of yours! A perfect day!

Ivo Ziskra's avatar

Happy Belated Birthday!!

Lovely photos. Love the nice bright colors.

Kim Koehler's avatar

Thank you! I am looking forward to drawing from them.

Ivo Ziskra's avatar

You're welcome. That sounds like a great plan.

Raquel Morris, LCSW's avatar

What a beautiful birthday!!! Happy 52nd 🥳🎂🪻💖 That’s so special to see the blossoms and that moth. May you continue having a magical one!!!

Wendy Wylde's avatar

Ohhh!! Happy Birthday Kim!! I love this so much!!

Old Lady Gardener's avatar

An utterly delightful b'day surprise!! Clearly you had a wonderful day.

Kim Koehler's avatar

It was. Thank you!

Lisa Lehman's avatar

I’m wondering if you have a loved one who has crossed over sending you the moth. It’s really such a precise gift. Happy birthday, kindred.

Kim Koehler's avatar

It did feel really special considering I’ve never come across one. I love that it could be why. 💛 They are my favorite moth. And thank you!