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Saturday, September 22, 2018

Saturday Critters ~ 249 ~

I have seen more butterflies this year than ever before...
and the Monarchs are still hanging around.

 These are 4th generation Monarchs, born in August or September.





Monarch Butterflies go through four stages during one life cycle, 
and through four generations in one year.
The first, second and third generations live only 2 - 6 weeks...
while the 4th generation of Monarchs - born in September and October
migrate to warmer climates in winter and live approximately 6 - 8 months.

 It is amazing how the four generations of Monarch butterflies works out 
so that the Monarch population can continue to live on throughout the years.

Soon they will be off to Mexico and California where they will enjoy their winter.
I wish them a safe journey!

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18 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,September 22, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    Based in my own observations Monarchs appear to have had a very good year.

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  2. Brian KingSeptember 22, 2018 at 7:56 AM

    Beautiful photos! Your butterfly nursery was very successful!

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  3. Marie SmithSeptember 22, 2018 at 8:21 AM

    They are such amazing creatures, beautifully photographed, Debbie.

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  4. Latane BartonSeptember 22, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    You taught me some things about Monarchs, Debbie, that I did not know. Those are outstanding photos. You have to have one heck of a camera. I can't get close enough to get good pictures.

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  5. eileeninmdSeptember 22, 2018 at 10:09 AM

    Hello, interesting info on the generations of the Monarch. Your photos are beautiful, they are gorgeous butterflies. Thanks for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. PS, thank you for the comment and visit to my blog!

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  6. italiafinlandiaSeptember 22, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    Great shots, Debbie.
    Farewell, Monarchs!

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  7. NokeSeptember 22, 2018 at 2:12 PM

    Tolle Bilder von den Schmetterlingen.

    Noke

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  8. AndySeptember 22, 2018 at 2:47 PM

    Lovely and colourful photos. Thanks for the info about their life span. I learn something new.

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  9. Author R. Mac WheelerSeptember 22, 2018 at 4:31 PM

    awwwwwwwwwww you made my day

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  10. Louca por porcelanaSeptember 22, 2018 at 8:49 PM

    Awesome pics!Have a lovely Sunday!

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  11. ConniecrafterSeptember 22, 2018 at 8:58 PM

    Isn't it amazing the ground they cover, you do such a beautiful job capturing them on all different angles. I love the one where you can see the sun shining through, wonderful!

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  12. Ruth HiebertSeptember 22, 2018 at 9:25 PM

    Beautiful pictures.I love it when a butterfly is in perfect condition.

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  13. LeAnnSeptember 23, 2018 at 12:31 AM

    Oh my sweet friend, these photos of these beautiful butterflies are spectacular. I really love that you give a history of them too. I always learn so much from you!.
    Blessings and hugs!

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 23, 2018 at 1:05 AM

    So beautiful. I join in wishing them a safe journey.

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  15. Adam JonesSeptember 23, 2018 at 7:31 AM

    They’re amazing pictures and beautiful butterflies.

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  16. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 23, 2018 at 12:39 PM

    Simply beautiful Debbie …

    All the best Jan

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  17. MarmePurlSeptember 24, 2018 at 9:10 PM

    I too have seen SOOO many butterflies of all kinds this year. I had never seen a monarch on our farm before, but this year we had many. Beautiful phots as per usual.

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  18. 21 WitsSeptember 25, 2018 at 10:55 AM

    I know me too, but then the big rains came in, for an entire week. They're not around so much anymore.

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