The Butterfly and Nature Conservatory (Key West)
June 4, 2008: The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is a worthwhile stop on your visit to Key West. It is filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature - butterflies. It includes an impressive collection of flowering plants, cascading waterfalls and trees that set the stage for the “Flowers of the Sky.” Witness some 50 to 60 different species from around the world, all under a climate controlled, glass enclosed habitat.
You will have a unique opportunity to observe butterflies and birds in a tropical setting. Their diversity of size, shape, color and patterns, and behavior make these delicate winged creatures a delight to see. Capturing them in a photo is a challenge!
Read MoreYou will have a unique opportunity to observe butterflies and birds in a tropical setting. Their diversity of size, shape, color and patterns, and behavior make these delicate winged creatures a delight to see. Capturing them in a photo is a challenge!
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Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides)](https://photos.smugmug.com/HereandThere/Florida-2008/The-Butterfly-and-Nature/i-FLdC6g7/3/c800dd68/S/IMG_5162-S.jpg)
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Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata castanotis)](https://photos.smugmug.com/HereandThere/Florida-2008/The-Butterfly-and-Nature/i-Cpm3WVP/3/3cbba181/S/IMG_5171-S.jpg)
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Common Birdwing (Troides helena)](https://photos.smugmug.com/HereandThere/Florida-2008/The-Butterfly-and-Nature/i-RTQdcBh/3/fb357983/S/IMG_5174-S.jpg)
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Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae or Chloebia gouldiae) Mutation: White](https://photos.smugmug.com/HereandThere/Florida-2008/The-Butterfly-and-Nature/i-XHZKVDh/3/3c0d9246/S/IMG_5111-S.jpg)
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Gouldian Finch (Erythrura gouldiae or Chloebia gouldiae)
Also known as the Lady Gouldian Finch, Gould's Finch or Rainbow Finch , this is a colourful passerine bird endemic to Australia. There is strong evidence of a continuing decline, even at the best-known site near Katherine in the Northern Territory. It is bred in captivity but is an endangered species, with less than 2,500 left in the wild. It is subject to a conservation program.](https://photos.smugmug.com/HereandThere/Florida-2008/The-Butterfly-and-Nature/i-6WfwGL4/3/d34098c2/S/IMG_5105-S.jpg)
