It warmed up quite a bit in Cotati today — at one point our outdoor thermometer was reading ~80°F (~26°C). Butterflies were definitely taking advantage of the sun.
Above, a Mourning Cloak (Nymphalis antiopa).
Next, a Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta):
And, a Satyr Anglewing (Polygonia satyrus):
Also, we checked on the Anna's Hummingbird fledgling. Eric spotted it very high, about 50 feet up in a tree adjacent to the nest site. Mom flew in a couple of times to feed the fledgling, but only about every 20 minutes:
The female might feed the fledgling for 1-2 weeks after they've left the nest, but it will likely be harder for us to locate them as time goes on and they spend time farther from the nest site.
