Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: near Turner Valley

Not sure how many species of Cladonica Lichen there are in Alberta, but I know so little about them that I won't even attempt to identify these in my macro shot. We found this clump of these very tiny lichens on a botanizing walk near Turner Valley, south of Calgary, on an acreage belonging to Susan Wright. Thanks so much, Susan, for taking us out to explore your beautiful and interesting property. As soon as I saw this cluster on a small log, they just looked different from what I usually see.

This was one very friendly little butterfly! Talk about posing nicely for photos : ) Obviously it hadn't read the description of this species below, ha. Seen while we were botanizing the beautiful acreage belonging to Susan Wright (down south of Calgary, past Turner Valley). Wingspan: 34 to 52 mm. "A quick, active species that flits rapidly about its territory, often along a woodland road. It regularly alights on the ground or on a rock or tree with its wings spread flat. It feeds mostly on sap, rotting fruit, and animal dung, but is also seen nectaring on flowers." From www.cbif.gc.ca/spp_pages/butterflies/species/Milbert'sTor...