Mike Toliver
@nmbutterfly.bsky.social
Butterflies of New Mexico (really, just butterflies), USMC Vietnam veteran, natural history, movies, music, family
Bookends - super moon then nice sunrise
December 6, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Bookends - super moon then nice sunrise
So ... if Trump is so upset that US Senators reminded US Military that service members are obligated to disobey unlawful orders, does that mean Trump has been giving unlawful orders? Rhetorical question of the day ...
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
So ... if Trump is so upset that US Senators reminded US Military that service members are obligated to disobey unlawful orders, does that mean Trump has been giving unlawful orders? Rhetorical question of the day ...
November prairie sunset
November 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
November prairie sunset
Another beautiful fall day ...
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Another beautiful fall day ...
Beautiful fall day at Black Partridge.
November 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Beautiful fall day at Black Partridge.
One of my favorite rarities - the Elfoid (Microtia elvira), described in 2023. It used to be considered the Elf - Microtia elva - but DNA and morphology argued for a new species. This was taken before Elvira was described - it's from SE Arizona
October 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
One of my favorite rarities - the Elfoid (Microtia elvira), described in 2023. It used to be considered the Elf - Microtia elva - but DNA and morphology argued for a new species. This was taken before Elvira was described - it's from SE Arizona
Club Mosses have been around for over 400 my. They'll probably be here long after we're gone ...
October 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Club Mosses have been around for over 400 my. They'll probably be here long after we're gone ...
Moon rise over Eureka ...
October 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Moon rise over Eureka ...
It's mating season for White-tailed Deer. They're kind of stupid this time of year - watch the road so you can avoid them when they jump out in front of you!
October 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's mating season for White-tailed Deer. They're kind of stupid this time of year - watch the road so you can avoid them when they jump out in front of you!
This is why you're supposed to dispose of used fishing line properly ...
October 2, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This is why you're supposed to dispose of used fishing line properly ...
I took pictures of this squirrel in the Black Range, thinking it was Abert's Squirrel, but it didn't have the ear tufts I remember for that species. Turns out it's an Arizona Gray Squirrel, a much less common critter!
September 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I took pictures of this squirrel in the Black Range, thinking it was Abert's Squirrel, but it didn't have the ear tufts I remember for that species. Turns out it's an Arizona Gray Squirrel, a much less common critter!
My favorite butterfly from my time in Viet Nam. No, I didn't take this photo in VN - it was from the butterfly pavilion at U. of FL.
September 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My favorite butterfly from my time in Viet Nam. No, I didn't take this photo in VN - it was from the butterfly pavilion at U. of FL.
A special butterfly from NM - Silver-bordered Fritillary
September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A special butterfly from NM - Silver-bordered Fritillary
Arachne Checkerspot from the Mogollon, NM. Can you guess why it's named Arachne?
August 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Arachne Checkerspot from the Mogollon, NM. Can you guess why it's named Arachne?
Setting aside the criminality and immorality of the current administration, the staggering incompetence of its members should be enough to lead to its demise. That incompetence should not be a surprise; when you place people in power who despise facts and science the outcome is a foregone conclusion
August 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Setting aside the criminality and immorality of the current administration, the staggering incompetence of its members should be enough to lead to its demise. That incompetence should not be a surprise; when you place people in power who despise facts and science the outcome is a foregone conclusion
Acorn Woodpecker from southern NM
August 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Acorn Woodpecker from southern NM
Hackberry Emperor wanted to hang out on my window.
July 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Hackberry Emperor wanted to hang out on my window.
Red-tailed Hawk across the street
June 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Red-tailed Hawk across the street
Barn Swallows getting ready to be parents
June 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Barn Swallows getting ready to be parents
Forty-five years and counting!♥️
June 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Forty-five years and counting!♥️