Monarch butterfly DSC_7859
Yesterday there were six monarchs in the yard, four of them were laying eggs. I checked the milkweed to find thousands of eggs and a whole lotta various sized caterpillars.
In protective custody I have thirty monarch caterpillars munching away on milkweed. Fourteen are in chrysalis stage and one has eclosed (hatched) this morning and awaits release once his wings dry.
The monarch in this image was hanging out on the pink Vinca flower then he went to the justice, salvia and finally the milkweed before I moved along. I saw my first Palamedes yesterday while I was out. I was unable to get a shot because when you chase butterflies, they fly away. Naturally, the Palamedes flew over my neighbors rooftop and did not return during my outdoor time. Perhaps it will return today.
Our winter has been very mild this year. I am thankful for that and for what seems to be an early spring. The plants are growing, birds are singing and butterflies are flitting. Of course all of that causes me to have a bit of spring fever and I desire to spend every waking moment outside.
I hope you have a sensational Sunday, happy snapping.
Monarch butterfly DSC_7859
Yesterday there were six monarchs in the yard, four of them were laying eggs. I checked the milkweed to find thousands of eggs and a whole lotta various sized caterpillars.
In protective custody I have thirty monarch caterpillars munching away on milkweed. Fourteen are in chrysalis stage and one has eclosed (hatched) this morning and awaits release once his wings dry.
The monarch in this image was hanging out on the pink Vinca flower then he went to the justice, salvia and finally the milkweed before I moved along. I saw my first Palamedes yesterday while I was out. I was unable to get a shot because when you chase butterflies, they fly away. Naturally, the Palamedes flew over my neighbors rooftop and did not return during my outdoor time. Perhaps it will return today.
Our winter has been very mild this year. I am thankful for that and for what seems to be an early spring. The plants are growing, birds are singing and butterflies are flitting. Of course all of that causes me to have a bit of spring fever and I desire to spend every waking moment outside.
I hope you have a sensational Sunday, happy snapping.