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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Mercer Meadows

The air was thick with the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut grass, a heady mixture that seemed to amplify the stillness of the afternoon. It was warm, not overwhelmingly so, but enough that I could feel the heat. A gentle breeze occasionally swept through, offering brief moments of relief. It carried with it the soft rustle of leaves and the distant hum of cicadas.

As we approached the fields near the observation deck, I saw a multitude of dragonflies engaged in frantic flight as if [...]

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