We've had two Monarch butterflies fluttering around for days now, apparently newly hatched, for they are bright orange with no tattered wings. They come to the Marigolds and Butterfly Bush to feed. At this time of year they're np longer interested in the Milkweed; we presume this is the generation that migrates south. Mrs. F.G. took the iphone the other day and captured some great shots!
I think this butterfly was much more interested in feeding than in the intruder! I continue to be amazed at what the iphone can do, and Mrs. F.G. has these close-ups down to a fine art!
It was also feeding on the nearby Butterfly Bush.
Some weeks back when the Milkweed were in full bloom we had Monarch caterpillars on our plants. We never saw them transform in a chrysallis, but now we're thinking that the two we have visiting may be from our own Milkweed.
In any case it's just stunningly beautiful!
Gorgeous shots indeed!
ReplyDeleteI saw lots of them on the goldenrod when I was out and about this morning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh My!!! Those are amazing close-ups, and the details on their wings, outstanding.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful butterflies.
ReplyDeleteWow. Monarch photos don’t get any better than those. Well done Mrs. FG.
ReplyDeletePicture Perfect!
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Always nice to capture the realities of Nature. Great pictures to document it.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Like you, I am also amazed at the great photos those smart phones take. Mrs FG has it down to a fine science too. Good stuff and keep those great photos coming.
ReplyDeleteSome cracking shots there.
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteLove the Monarch and the beautiful flowers. Cute caterpillar! Great photos! Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend!
The season is so short! You are right, these are the super monarch, who have to fly all the way south to Mexico. It's quite the journey.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Fabulous shots, indeed. Thanks for sharing. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are saving the planet one caterpillar at a time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Mrs. F.G.!
ReplyDeleteIncredible photos! Monarchs are so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThese photographs are wonderful. I like the colors and detail that is showing. My camera and me are not together at the same time that I see my monarch. It seems really spooky and takes off every time I am near it.
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