This particularly inquisitive groundhog got my attention but for once, Abner seemed to have little interest in him. We were only about 20 feet away from him when I snapped the last of several shots. Eventually he decided that heading into his tunnel was prudent but he sure wasn't in a hurry.

These butterflies come back here every year it seems. I don't know what kind they are but they are among the more cooperative ones when it comes to taking pictures. They seem to get very excited when they are on butterfly weed but otherwise pose politely.