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Monday, August 7, 2017

Meeting a Monarch...

The Monarch Butterflies, considered to be the "king" all of butterflies,
are abundant in the garden right now.
Primarily attracted to milkweed plants, you can also find them on butterfly bushes
and echinacea also known as cone flowers.

With a life span of 2 - 6 weeks, it is important to enjoy one when you see it.
In Fall, they migrate to Mexico...








Most people consider Monarchs to be the prettiest of all butterflies,
my favorites are the Yellow Swallowtails

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29 comments:

  1. Author R. Mac WheelerAugust 7, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    So magnificent

    Thank you Mother

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  2. eileeninmdAugust 7, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    Wow, Debbie! Your photos are stunning. I love the beautiful monarch, they look pretty on the butterfly bush. Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week!

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  3. Lowcarb team memberAugust 7, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Stunning!
    I think this word is going to be used a lot!
    These photo's are just stunning and amazing.
    The colour and clarity ... super!

    All the best Jan

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  4. LindaAugust 7, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    The butterfly is gorgeous! And your photos truly reflect its beauty! We haven't seen any yet here in Texas but I shall be on the look. One year we were in California in October and we saw where the Monarchs gather at what is called The Butterfly Tree. It was an amazing sight! I forget the name of the town.

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  5. Екатерина БалагуроваAugust 7, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    This butterfly fully justifies its name! It is gorgeous!

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  6. AnvilcloudAugust 7, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    It's great to see them. I hope they come back strong.

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  7. AdamAugust 7, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    cool monarch

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  8. Beside a babbling brook...August 7, 2017 at 11:12 AM

    YOur photo captures, are amazing...

    Wonder what your little brood, will be????? :-)

    Happy Full Green Corn Moon!
    Luna Crone

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  9. BreathtakingAugust 7, 2017 at 1:57 PM

    Hello Debbie!:) Your captures are breathtaking. I was saying WOW, all the way down your post. They are gorgeous, and it is such a pity they have such a short life span,..but it's such a visual delight to see them here.:)

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  10. SandiAugust 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM

    Incredible photos!

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  11. Marie SmithAugust 7, 2017 at 3:25 PM

    Got to love the monarchs, the first one which comes to mind when I hear the word butterfly, Debbie. You did the justice with these gorgeous photos!

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  12. GigaAugust 7, 2017 at 5:34 PM

    The butterfly is beautiful, and his pictures on flowers are wonderful. Regards.

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  13. MichelleAugust 7, 2017 at 7:21 PM

    I think they are the prettiest of butterflies!

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  14. The Furry GnomeAugust 7, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    Wonderful pictures! The one I saw in our garden was feeding on the Coneflowers.

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  15. Ruth HiebertAugust 7, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    Beautiful! Beautiful!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 8, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    it is wonderful that these endangered beauties are so attracted to your garden! Lucky them, lucky you!!

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  17. Prunella PepperpotAugust 8, 2017 at 4:43 AM

    Your monarch butterflies are gorgeous. They look woderful on your buddleja.
    Have a lovely Tuesday Debbie :)

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  18. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 8, 2017 at 5:13 AM

    Fabulous images Debbie

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  19. Farm GirlAugust 8, 2017 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful pictures Debbie. I love how you got such beautiful colors in each shot. Very pretty.

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  20. Changes in the windAugust 8, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    The fist shot if my favorite...it shows all the details and the beautiful colors.

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  21. ConniecrafterAugust 8, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    Wow that is amazing the close pictures you were able to get of it, so pretty seeing them with the lovely flowers too!! Bet that was a thrill to capture them in pictures!!

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  22. PamAugust 8, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    Beautiful. Shame they live such a short time.

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  23. LeAnnAugust 9, 2017 at 9:45 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are spectacular photos of this lovely butterfly. This will really make a beautiful graphic. I must get back to making more. It is kind of sad they don't live for long. The flowers are so beautiful too. Thanks for the beauty that you bring into my life. Sending loving thoughts your way!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 10, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful pictures Debbie. I love how you got such beautiful colors in each shot. Very pretty.


    ทางบ้าน

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  25. Laura. MAugust 10, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    Muy muy hermosa 🦋 Me encantan las mariposas!!
    Besos.

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  26. IdaAugust 10, 2017 at 2:11 PM

    Stunning shots of this gorgeous butterfly. That last one is outstanding.

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  27. Sue (this n that)August 10, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    Superb shots Debbie, a real delight :D)

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  28. SallyAugust 12, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    LOVE!

    XOXO

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  29. Brian KingAugust 15, 2017 at 6:28 PM

    Wow! How beautiful! Awesome photos!

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