Flora & Fauna

Animals, insects, birds, flowers etc. A majority of sales proceeds from this gallery will go to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

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Proboscis

As the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, its proboscis (essentially its tongue) is in two curling pieces. It will fuse into one and that is used to drink nectar from flowers.

Monarch Butterfly Chrysalis proboscis milkweed Tamron 18_400

Flora & Fauna

Prints may be purchased. At least 75% of proceeds from any sales donated to the Sheldrick wildlife trust and the Yosemite conservancy