While Katie and I were up north we happened across a wildflower garden that had attracted a lot of monarch butterflies.
You may or may not know that the monarchs are endangered and oh so delicate. It was good to see many of them enjoying the garden on the shores of Lake Michigan.
I felt privileged to have been there while they were lunching.
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August 28, 2018 at 10:25 am
And I feel privileged to have seen them through your camera’s lens — such beautiful creatures!
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August 29, 2018 at 11:55 am
Aren’t they amazing? They were feeding on thistle plants, and there were a couple dozen of them.
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August 29, 2018 at 1:35 pm
The Monarch is Illinois’ state insect. I’d sure like to see them fly back through here!
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August 28, 2018 at 11:56 am
Beautiful photographs. I live in NJ, and most years the swallowtails are the predominant big butterfly. This year they seem to be in lesser quantities, but oh the joy…the monarchs seem abundant and this makes me so happy. We see less and less milkweed in our area so I’m thankful for every monarch that visits the zinnias in my gardens.
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August 29, 2018 at 11:55 am
I’ve seen more monarchs this year than in years past too. Mostly in northern Michigan though, not as many around my home down near Detroit.
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August 28, 2018 at 1:47 pm
These are all just stunning! Thanks for joining the challenge!
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August 29, 2018 at 11:56 am
You are welcome. Thanks for providing the challenge!
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August 28, 2018 at 4:55 pm
Beautiful!
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August 29, 2018 at 11:56 am
Aren’t they! Was so fun to see so many all at once too. And they were busy eating so I could get a few shots before they moved.
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August 29, 2018 at 6:39 am
So beautiful. I always marvel at their beauty, they are like art in nature
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August 29, 2018 at 11:57 am
Definitely art. So much detail in their wings.
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