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Posted: 13 Oct 2013

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Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) 1-10-2013 Collage 1

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) 1-10-2013 Collage 1
They appeared on the 30th September and fed frantically for 3 days.. now.. all but an occasional stray one have moved on. So much beauty

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 Balancing Kiwi
Balancing Kiwi
Fabulous, I just love the monarch butterfly and enjoyed photography all the stages from egg through butterfly a couple of years ago when I was staying with my parents in NZ.
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Balancing Kiwi
Thankyou Lorraine ..

This was my first look en mass since I came to the USA. I had seen maybe 6 in total over previous years... and this day.. for 3-4 days... there were 20 or more !
11 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Superbe présentation de ce beau papillon .
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Misou 49 club
Merci Misou !
11 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A marvellous series on the butterflies, Pam.
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to tiabunna club
Thankyou George !
11 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
I haven't seen that many Monarchs in years. Fabulous collage and wonderful to see them.
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to RHH club
Thankyou Ron....

Like I said above... I had maybe seen 6 in total over the previous 7 years since I arrived here.... then... this day and for a few days.. there were at least 20 !. Stunning !!
11 years ago.
 Peggy C
Peggy C club
-- my dear Friend, You need to send some of these to:

bit.ly/1c17tEt

Journey North - a site that tracks Monarchs from migration North from Mexico to their Summer locations and back ... if you don't already have it!
You will probably find 'why' they fed as they did !

Hugz,
me
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Peggy C club
Peggy....

I have sent in a report !

Hugssss
11 years ago.
 Soeradjoen (limited time)
Soeradjoen (limited…
Great series, Pam.

Re: Bad boy !!!!
Not a good start for the week you giving me that name.
I only took the picture;-)
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Soeradjoen (limited…
Thankyou !

John.... your answer made me laugh out loud... now you are a GOOD boy !!!
11 years ago.
 Eefje
Eefje
A lovely collection!
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Eefje
Thankyou Erato !
11 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
What an outstanding, wonderful collage!! How lucky you are to have had visits from these butterflies and were able to capture them so beautifully! It's a funny thing about taking things for granted or not realizing how special a situation is--living in San Francisco, I remember seeing swarms of butterflies passing through town on their way down to Monterey, which is one of their wintering spots...I never understood how incredible this was until I'd grown up and moved away. Now, oh, if I could only be there during their migration time and have my camera with me! But I'm happy that you have this wonderful collage to appreciate, so many perfect butterfly pictures!! WELL DONE!!! :)
11 years ago.
Pam J club has replied to Janet Brien club
Thankyou Janet !

I have never seen(except on television) the migration for real till this year. Yes.. in the 7 years I have been in the USA I have seen the odd one or two Monarchs... last year.. 3.... at separate times.... but this year... weird weather... everything late...almost no butterflies of any kind.. then hordes !! THEN.. 20 MONARCHS.... as if the migration route twitched to the side a little.

I know they come in bigger numbers.. but I will never EVER forget MY Monarchs this year.... and quite possibly.. things will change back.. and I will never experience this again.

I am thankful !
11 years ago.

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