I bet we could capture several butterflies at a time with just one swoosh of the net.
Not all monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico though, and since these have been hanging around for almost a week, I doubt they are going anywhere.
I've read reports that the main migratory wave of monarchs has already crossed the border and will soon arrive at the wintering grounds.
I've also read that it's been a good year for monarchs, with an increase in population instead of a decline. It's certainly true for us. We've never had this many monarchs in our garden before, and that's something to smile about!
Read more about 2015 Monarch Butterfly Migration at Journey North.
You live in an amazing place! Just think how many Monarchs you've saved with your garden. It's so cool.
ReplyDeleteOur garden is finally attracting butterflies like we had imagined it would when we planted it a couple of years ago...and we are enjoying it.
DeleteLove that last picture with the light coming through....
ReplyDeleteThanks. That's my favorite, too.
DeleteKudos on the photos AND the butterfly garden. I'm pleased to hear that the Monarch numbers are increasing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy! Monarch population is up overall according to Journey North: https://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/News.html. That's really good news.
DeleteWow...just wow. The ones I saw around here are long gone. Breathtaking photos, Tracy!
DeleteThanks, Debby! It was a good day for photographing butterflies—the butterflies AND the light were both cooperative. I love it when that happens. :)
DeleteLove the butterflies - they are so beautiful. And yes, that last one with the light shining through really draws you to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julia. Yes, Monarchs are beautiful and fascinating—wonderfully designed by God!
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