Monarch Morning Moments in the Garden
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
September 3, 2020 10:43am CST
Was out early having coffee in the screen room. Saw some butterflies in Dustin's garden.
Had my iPhone in my pocket, so I went out to snap some photos.
To my surprise this beautiful Monarch made its presence among the flowers. I usually see these later in the day. Was pleasantly surprised to see one so early in the morning.
And happy to get some photos. These butterflies will be leaving soon for their migration.
I hope they can get all the pollen they need before their journey starts.
*Update I was asked by @TheHorse if I had to tattoo my photo with my name. My answer is ....
Yes I did have to tattoo with my name. My photos are often stolen.
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@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
3 Sep 20
I love butterflies. For me, they mean spring and warmth
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@marguicha (223776)
• Chile
4 Sep 20
@CarolDM In my part of the world, September is where spring begins.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Sep 20
Yes I did have to tattoo with my name. My photos are often stolen. Not a good feeling.
I have written about the migration before. They usually fly to Mexico.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Sep 20
@DocAndersen I got many actually. Thanks!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
3 Sep 20
@CarolDM plus you got another awesome butterfly picture
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
4 Sep 20
Your garden is a dream come true
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@stine1online (835)
• Germany
4 Sep 20
Lovely butterfly photo!
Have a great day!
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@1creekgirl (41747)
• United States
4 Sep 20
Your photos are so beautiful and professional that you definitely need to protect your ownership.
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@everwonderwhy (7376)
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4 Sep 20
Pleasant surprise at such a time like you had in Dustin's Garden.
I had one fluttering last Monday while I was manually cutting grass with garden scissors. So, I was really quiet when it came.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
3 Sep 20
Amazing shot as usual Carol! This one should be in a gardening magazine ASAP!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Sep 20
@jvicentevalera Yes I do every chance I get.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
3 Sep 20
@CarolDM I know you have a special time in the garden!
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
3 Sep 20
Beautiful photo! I guess it was thinking early bird gets the first worm. ..only in butterfly terms, of course. Maybe I'm not watching enough, but mostly what I've seen here are small white butterflies. But I know others come through here.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
3 Sep 20
I'm happy you got that photo, thanks for sharing with us
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