Sipping and sunning at the seashore

 

Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon), 2 April 2014

This is the first time I've photographed this species on Bodega Head.  Out of the corner of my eye, I just caught a glimpse of this butterfly nectaring on Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima) and sunning on Iceplant (Carpobrotus edulis).  I was lucky to get a few quick photos for the record.