Passion in late summer

One of the salutary effects of the recent gyrochopping was some more opening for passionvine to spread. So far it has outcompeted the air potato

for space in one corner near the gate.

This has meant that Gulf and Variegated Fritillaries have arrived as well, laid eggs and are hatching larvae to continue the cycle.

These are common species, but it's good to encourage any native wildlife, no matter how seemingly commonplace.