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Monarch on mustard
Doc Duck

Monarch on mustard (Danaus plexippus)

Thought I'd go for variety today. Here's a butterfly to start off. The monarchs had left their winter grounds already when I was in CA the past couple of weeks, but there were a few that hadn't gotten far in their migration yet, still hanging around nectaring or hoping to find a mate to start the next generation and the next leg of the summer's journey.
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Habitat
meadow
Location
Coyote Hills Wildlife Preserve, California
Date taken
28 Feb 2016
Scientific name
Danaus plexippus
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
SusanneH.
Such a fragile creature and such a perilous journey they have to make. Thank you for the photo and for telling about your observation.
 
delia todd
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What a lovely find for you... and a super picture you've taken of him too.

Very well done Ann - he sat nicely, didn't he.
 
Stanley Jones
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A wonderful picture of this beautiful Monarch nectaring the mustard. I wish it all the luck on its journey and sojourn to find a mate. Fantastic Doc!!!!
 

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