A lucky day today; I found the first Sonoran Blues flying at Rock Creek Road. They may have been as many as two dozen individuals but how can I count them?

I also was quite happy to get my very first Sara Orangetip sitting for a photo! They fly by so fast but never seem to actually land. Today one did. I was so trying to get the shot that I didn't have a chance to adjust my flash, let alone get a good focus. Bummer.

Finally! The year begins with a butterfly sighting: California tortoiseshells (Nymphalis californica) out in small numbers. I went out looking for Sonoran Blues, but found none; maybe in a week or two. There were scant few flowers to reward any early flyers.