My summer of monarchs I found 50 chrysalises around my property; no idea how many I didn't find. All but 2 turned into butterflies. One magical morning I counted dozens on my joe pye patch.
One very late chrysalis opened in late October. There was nothing left to eat here. Not a scrap. So I called the Boothbay conservation place on…
My summer of monarchs I found 50 chrysalises around my property; no idea how many I didn't find. All but 2 turned into butterflies. One magical morning I counted dozens on my joe pye patch.
One very late chrysalis opened in late October. There was nothing left to eat here. Not a scrap. So I called the Boothbay conservation place on the coast; they were still loaded with flowers & invited my down. I captured my butterfly & drove an hour+ southeast. Released on a flowering bush, said a prayer for him/her & spent some time wandering around before heading back home.
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My summer of monarchs I found 50 chrysalises around my property; no idea how many I didn't find. All but 2 turned into butterflies. One magical morning I counted dozens on my joe pye patch.
One very late chrysalis opened in late October. There was nothing left to eat here. Not a scrap. So I called the Boothbay conservation place on the coast; they were still loaded with flowers & invited my down. I captured my butterfly & drove an hour+ southeast. Released on a flowering bush, said a prayer for him/her & spent some time wandering around before heading back home.
That's such a kind act! Makes my heart sing...
Thanks for the comment, Mary. ❤️