LATER:
Doug released another 3 butterflies. 19 a daily record.
Just checked at 5 p.m. 2 more. They will wait till tomorrow if fine.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
Because it was so wet yesterday, rain all day, Doug did not let any of the butterflies out of the cage. Luckily, in spite of the forecast for rain, it is sunny today so he has let 16 out. He puts them onto a piece of shade cloth on the mandarin tree. Half of them flew away immediately but there are seven here still drying out.
When we went back indoors I noticed Doug had one on his shoulder.
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Marvellous!
ReplyDeleteDoug reckons he has released about 50 in three days. Butterflies everywhere. Wonderful
DeleteThey are magnificent little creatures. And nice to see the one on Doug's shoulder which gives some idea of scale for those of us who've never set eyes on the real thing.
ReplyDeleteand it is a nice "new one". Just before that I saw an old one that was, unfortunately, looking very tatty.
DeleteSuch beautiful butterflies - I'm sure the one on Doug's shoulder was saying thankyou to him :)
ReplyDeleteNice thought.
DeleteWhat a thrill and a wonderful thing to do. Nature gives us such beauty.
ReplyDeleteWe have lost count of the number released this week. They are flying all around our property, and the neighbouring properties.
DeleteLovely monarchs, I haven't seen too many up here lately, more cabbage butterflies though but they are a pain.
ReplyDeleteWe have cabbage whites as well but, luckily, not as many as the Monarchs.
DeleteSuch amazing colours. We haven't had rain here for weeks but it's been very cold still with frosts every night.
ReplyDeleteIt has been quite warm again. Hopefully, we will get some more rain tonight.
DeleteVery exciting! Doug looks good with his butterfly adornment. :)
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