It sure feels like butterfly season here at the Jersey Shore.
I have seen more butterflies this summer than ever before.
After making the public aware of the decline of the monarch butterfly, butterfly enthusiasts have jumped in and participated in "saving the monarchs".
This summer, with help from all involved, there has been a 67% increase in the monarch population.
The monarchs are captured and tagged in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Now, there is an elaborate tracking system in place that was adopted when the decline was noticed.
Additionally,
there has been a steady increase in the monarch population
every year since the decline was first recognized.
By increasing awareness in the laboratories, garden centers and on television, things have changed.
Bringing awareness to the public, has helped increase the numbers of monarch's buzzing around.
- Monarch Butterflies -
- Cloudless Sulphur Butterflies -
- Black Swallowtail Butterflies -
In addition, I have at least 50 Black Swallowtails in Chrysalis form right now.
They are in netted cages...
they will spend the winter with me and I will release them in the spring as they emerge.
In the last week, I have released 3 of my own.
So why not join in, plant some milkweed and help to further increase the numbers of butterflies in the sky!
Some additional information can be found "here" if you are interested.
20 comments:
Wow! Beautiful butterflies. Unfortunately, there are very few of them left in Poland now. The most common ones are Large Whites.
Best regards, and I invite you to take a look at my new painting :)
They must all have spent the season at the shore. There have been very few here in central NJ.
The lucky butterflies are saying HOO RAY for you and your help to keep them going!!!!! Vivian in N Texas
These are gorgeous. The only ones I've seen are Monarchs and a small white one (that might be a moth!)
Oh my gosh, these photos plus the increase to help save them is wonderful.
I'm so impressed with you, Debbie, for raising butterflies. I worried about their decline and here I have a friend who is helping out with the solution.
Debbie your photographs are simply stunning.
So beautiful and wonderful to see the beautiful butterflies.
I think it's so good there has been an increase in the butterfly population.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Hello Debbie,
Your butterfly images are gorgeous and I love the blooms.
I am not seeing as many butterflies now.
Take care, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead.
Wow the photos of your butterflies stunning!!!!!
Your photos are exquisite of the butterflies in the flowers.. My friend raises butterflies and has released over 30 so far. I went over to help her on release day of about 12 of them. It was exciting. One flew onto my shoulder and just sat for a while before taking off.
Your photos are beautiful. That's awesome that the numbers have increased so much. It must feel very rewarding to raise butterflies and then set them free
Your photography is stunning and your project is awesome. Well done you!!
Have a great weekend. Best wishes, Virginia xo
Good for you, Debbie, in helping to increase the butterfly population and sharing these facts and beautiful photos. We would see many of these same ones at our VA home where ourselves and neighbors had flower gardens. Unfortunately, here in Nashua, NH, I have seen very few this year.
I love your butterfly season Debbie. Happy butterflies!
Debbie, it is so good to see you here. I'm so glad you're here. I am sorry for the summer flareup (not a good description but the best I can do at the moment) but glad you were able to work in some fun stuff before and between your 'adventures" You sure didn't forget how to use your talent for sharing - I always feel like we've been along for the experience. Thanks.... I've been missing in action almost all summer (for boring reasons )-- I did see your post 'bee back soon' at some point and have been thinking of you So so glad that I came back today -- I read every post and loved every minute. Thank you. Your lovely words of wisdom posts say everything I want to tell you only better than I could --- just so glad to see you here!
Good for you, doing your part to bring them back, I have seen a few more around here this year, maybe it is the flowers we have in the wildflower garden I have.
Yes, it appears as though it is butterfly season! Our property would not grow milkweed but I have seen some in the ditches around here and think of you when I see it!
Excellent serie of butterflies. Have a nice day. Greets Caroline
Lovely photos. Had never seen a cloudless butterfly before.
I always love seeing your beautiful 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 butterflies! Hope you're feeling OK, missing your posts! HUGS!!
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