Sunday, March 24, 2013

Fall Reflections: Monarch Migration Snapshot


On a gusty and sunny September 29th, 2012, the monarchs were feasting, some right out my window on the non-native english ivy, nourishing themselves with nectar to prepare for the long journey ahead.




Evening was drawing near and they congregated en masse in the evergreens next to the dunes at the end of Cape Avenue. The following morning had the promise of a good time to cross the wide Delaware Bay.




The day closed with a beautiful sunset.


The next morning was sunny and mild and off they soared, by the dozens, a continuous flow, up over the dunes, like miniature birds,




over the sands,


and on over the bay waters, off to Mexico. 

So an amazing journey, 
an animal so delicate and fragile can endure and fly so very far.



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