Alpine flyers are not as shy of people as our orchard level variety are. Allowing for the best close in shots.
Wookee after digging in a giant mudpuddle (in the middle of March!) for 20 minutes - crazy dog!
Early Pre-Spring mudpuddle; north of the reservoire
More of the same!
Mudpuddle
...or the next mudpuddle.
butterflies frequently gather in mass at mudpuddles, or moist earth to gather minerals. interestingly enough, it's usually all the same type gathered.