Monarch butterfly migration at the NC beach [View all]

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We saw a few Monarchs when we arrived on Sunday...but they're all over the yard here today! I first tried getting
some shots from the deck because the bushes are probably 10-12 feet high. But I wasn't satisfied, so i went down
in the yard. All these shots were taken over my head--anywhere from a foot or two to at least four or five.

We have a beautiful Carolina blue sky today..and this guy was willing to pose, somewhat shyly.


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These two were doing what they need to do...it takes four generations of Monarchs to make the round trip migration.

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This one was definitely feeding on the flowers

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And this was the best shot I could get of open wings.

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