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Monarch Butterfly
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Last year I only saw a one or two Monarchs, I'm so pleased to see more of them this year.

I have learned that there are 3 different groups of monarch life cycles. The first two that are hatched live only 5 weeks. The third group which hatch in Sept. are the ones that have a longer life span, and do the migrating, and return the following year, then die. They are truly remarkable, and I have learned so much from my new friend Brenda, who finds the eggs on milkweed plants, and then takes the leaf and egg home to make sure they make it.

I received this message from Carol (Starglow) I'm having trouble seeing the small stuff yet and it's hard to type and see clearly. I'll keep trying to view the photos, but won't be commenting for a awhile till it gets earsier. Would you mind informing the others for me. Thanks alot.

I hope she is able to join us again soon.

here is a video showing their transformation to Chrysalis

tigs=^..^=

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::biffobear
08/27/15 1:07 PM GMT
Lovely Butterfly..Well taken..R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
.susanlynn
08/27/15 1:20 PM GMT
An outstanding image with wonderful colors, Sandi.
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Life is a Constant Audition
::Jimbobedsel
08/27/15 1:50 PM GMT
Amazing video and capture by you, Sandi. Outstanding quality work. Sorry to hear about Carol's eyesight problems. I hope it improves real soon.
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.carlosf_m
08/27/15 2:29 PM GMT
What a pity that such beauty has so a short life, a beautiful capture
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::trixxie17
08/27/15 4:25 PM GMT
Excellent capture Sandi - you can see the translucence in the wings.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.rvdb
08/27/15 5:55 PM GMT
Triple A work.

Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
::jerseygurl
08/27/15 6:47 PM GMT
Monarchs are amazing creatures Tigs and your closeup is outstanding - happy that you are seeing monarchs in your area - although we have planted milkweed, we have not seen any monarch activity and I've only saw one - Great Capture!!!:-):-):-)!!!
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.photoeye68
08/27/15 8:58 PM GMT
Absolutely beautiful. Love the color and detail in your shot.
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::Ramad
08/27/15 9:16 PM GMT
Wonderful colors and sharp focus on the Monarch Sandi. I watched the video - so beautiful and amazing! Wonders of nature!
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.nanadoo
08/28/15 4:00 AM GMT
Awesome!
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.heidlerr
08/28/15 1:18 PM GMT
Beautiful image. Informative comments and video. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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::FlimBB
08/28/15 2:33 PM GMT
Another refugee saved and documented by Tiggs! You're right, these are so beautiful and it is wonderful that your friend, Brenda, make an effort to insure their continued success.
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Emptiness is not nothingness. It is simply the opposite of full of it.
.icedancer
09/03/15 11:48 PM GMT
Wow girlfriend - they sure are beautiful and your capture really shows us the wonderful detail & colours - brilliant information and didn't know that about the different groups. Such a shame they only live for such a short time.

Carol is in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery for her eyes. Thank you for letting us know
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