The Monarch Butterfly winters in Mexico. If you don't know about the incredible migration of this butterfly, I hope you will click here, and learn more about the journey they make each year.
My youngest daughter once traveled to the Monarch Sanctuary in Morelia, Michochan, Mexico. While there observing the migration, hundreds of butterflys landed on her arms and shoulders. Here is a site that shows photos from one of the sanctuaries.
Little did I know, when I first saw a butterfly on Sunday, that it would turn out to be a Monarch. What a rare treat to see on my farm!
It wasn't until I was outside with my camera in hand, that I realized it was a Monarch. In my excitement, I was afraid I would scare her off before I had a chance to get at least one photo.
It was like the butterfly waited for me to take my photographs.
Then she flew off, headed north.....
Meggie Mac
Butterflies are so beautiful! Perhaps you have plants with flowers that they like. I once read a list of flowers that one should have in the garden to get as much butterflies as possible. Have to try to find it, too:)
ReplyDeleteI felt very lucky to have this one stop by. I always have yellow butterflies.
DeleteBeautiful photographs and what an amazing life-cycle, and four generation cycle. The story of their migration is fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about it. Thanks Meggie.
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine...I'm so glad you found the time to read about them. It is fascinating. And to think my daughter has actually had them light on her!
DeleteBeautiful pictures of the butterfly and you have it on your farm.
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Elna
It was a lucky chance that I looked out the window when I did. Otherwise, I would have missed the opportunity to photograph it.
DeleteMy dad once was in a remote area of Alaska and a Monarch visited him, and he traveled home with this butterfly friend....we teased him he had been alone too long!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to imagine your Dad's butterfly friend...a very funny story!
DeleteWell done for capturing her on photo, isn't she gorgeous, I love the little spots on her body. Suzy x
ReplyDeleteNow that I have studied a little more about the Monarch, I realize the "her" is a "him". Look for the two spots on the veins. That indicates it is a male. Oh well, I thought it was a girl when I wrote the post....
DeleteI'm just dropping by from Suzy's blog (Rustic Vintage Country) to check out your butterfly!! It is gorgeous!! Wonderful macro photography! I'm so glad she waited for you to take some shots! You must be thrilled!!
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy and welcome...I am thrilled over the photos. It was just a chance that I looked outside when I did. It only took minutes and she was gone.
DeleteI just love butterflies.We went for a walk on sunday morning and saw lots!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, thanks for taking a look at my monarch. By the way, I hope everyone that reads this post takes a look at your post on Haworth. I loved looking at the little shops.
DeleteBeautiful photographs. I haven't seen the first butterfly of the season yet. I have seen lots of bees though, which is wonderful as lots of bees in England have died off.We have a couple of heavily fragranced shrubs in the front garden and they are smothered in bees buzzing around in the gorgeous warm weather we're enjoying.
ReplyDeleteHi Scarlet...bees are good. I hope your eye is doing better! Loved your post today about the vintage suitcase...
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