07 February 2010

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

What makes you feel good? For me, sometimes being in an enclosure and so close to these small beautiful creatures just makes my day.

These photos were taken on 26 Jan 10 at HortPark's Butterfly Garden enclosure.

The first is a photo of a locally extinct species - the Common Sergeant. It's just amazing to be standing less than a metre away from a small (~ 2 cm) creature that inhabited this small island before they became extinct from rapid urbanization and development.

The second to fourth photos show the Leopard Lacewings and Taiwan Tree Nymph busy feeding on the nectar plant Antigonon and an orange slice.

Do visit HortPark's Butterfly Garden on every last Saturday of each month between 9-10 am if you want to immerse yourself in a similar experience.