It was a bright morning.
The bees and butterflies were already flying
when I went to check on the chrysalis.
I checked on the Black Swallowtail Caterpillars.
All six were doing just fine.
A Common Checkered Skipper
caught my attention.
A Black Swallowtail flew
over my head.
the Monarch had emerged.
I sat with the Monarch.
I watched as he took his first flight.
a Great Spangled Fritillary
These are the colors of joy.
A very happy day.
11 comments:
I so enjoyed these photos, Q, especially of the Chrysalis and the emerging Monarch. You have witnessed a miracle of Nature.
Hi Sherry, I so enjoyed all of your photos! This is such a special time. We are having similar experiences in the garden. I have been in awe of the butterflies this year...maybe more than ever before. There seem to be so very many of them!
Wow! What beautiful photos, and how special to see a new life emerge like that! I loved looking through all your butterfly pictures!
Sherry,
what a lovely day you had! Thanks for sharing!
What beauties you have in your garden. Isn't it exciting to watch a Monarch emerge. I am always impressed by this miracle. It makes me realize that miracles are happening daily whether we see them or not.
How very fascinating and beautiful!
Dear Sherry, to see the Monarch emerge is just so wonderful. I am full of emotion, for these are the things that feed my soul, when the world around me starts to close in. Nature never ceases to amaze me, the fact small creatures share so much with us if we just take time to watch, to listen......sadly their are many who walk with their eyes closed. My heart always feels sad for them.
Beautiful captures......that filled my heart with joy. Tku for sharing this wonderful experience....
Beautiful ♥
I thought of you this week Sherry as we have had hummers enjoying the trumpet vine :-)
Wow! That chrysalis is beautiful - I hadn't realised you'd be able to see the wings so clearly through the case. What a special day for you to have the chance to watch the newly-emerged butterfly.
Sherry, I love the photos of the monarch coming out of his chrysalis!!!
And I have another couple of books to look for! I love it when you recommend books!
Whenever I see your beautiful pictures, I have the feeling to be in a fairytale world with all the colourful butterflies. What a lucky day to be able to observe an emerging monarch.
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