Fritillary Garden Size:16 x 20 They prey on small mammals

They prey on small mammals

which seems an apt description for these intelligent and curious birds

Inspired by the amazing display of subalpine wildflowers blooming along the trail from Aspen to Crested Butte in late July

Nuttall's Violets and Sand Lilies

On that same outing

Fritillary Garden Size:16 x 20 They prey on small mammalsNative wildflowers, like western? blanketflower, Gaillardia , deliver beauty on their own, but also attract a variety of pollinating insects. Fritillary butterflies are one of the most noticeable visitors to blanket flowers (Gaillardia __) in both natural areas the native plant garden in my yard. I created this acrylic painting to share the beauty of both these native flowers and this delicate butterfly. Original: 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas Available