"Raising Monarchs"
Sep 1, 2021 13:04:24 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
Having noticed that there was a paucity of Monarch Butterflies here in Central Florida I purchased Milkweed plants and "voila" , within a few days we had eggs deposited and 4-5 days later caterpillars. In the last 2 months we've released 17 Monarchs into the wild and are now frequently seeing them around the neighborhood. We have been naming each of them for a famous or infamous monarch. The last 2 captures are males that you could crown (name) for me....
"laying egg"
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Monarch caterpillar
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chrysalis
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"my first, Catherine the Great"
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unnamed male monarch
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unnamed male monarch
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Sep 1, 2021 13:20:33 #
Sep 1, 2021 13:24:35 #
Reconvic wrote:
Having noticed that there was a paucity of Monarch Butterflies here in Central Florida I purchased Milkweed plants and "voila" , within a few days we had eggs deposited and 4-5 days later caterpillars. In the last 2 months we've released 17 Monarchs into the wild and are now frequently seeing them around the neighborhood. We have been naming each of them for a famous or infamous monarch. The last 2 captures are males that you could crown (name) for me....
Good on you for reversing the paucity
Sep 1, 2021 13:29:38 #
If you could bend down and listen closely to the last Monarch you could here him singing:"I'm enery the eighth I am
I am" Gorgeous shots, Victor!
I am" Gorgeous shots, Victor!
Sep 1, 2021 13:45:30 #
Reconvic, These images are exceptional. You should be pleased for all your efforts with the Monarchs. They can use all the human help they can get. Hope your Monarchs missed the wrath of the hurricane. 
Sep 1, 2021 14:27:35 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
grizzer wrote:
A stunning series, SgtMajor!!!!! Have you used "Peter the Great"?
Semper Fi, Gunny! Thank you!
Sep 1, 2021 14:29:36 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
FotoHog wrote:
Good on you for reversing the paucity
If you're not part of the solution, then you're part of the problem...besides, it's great fun! Thanks, Kip!
Sep 1, 2021 14:31:06 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
SallyMann wrote:
If you could bend down and listen closely to the last Monarch you could here him singing:"I'm enery the eighth I am
I am" Gorgeous shots, Victor!
I am" Gorgeous shots, Victor!
HaHa...I used to TRY to sing that song with Herman's Hermits!! Thank you, Sally!
Sep 1, 2021 14:37:29 #
Reconvic
Loc: clermont Fl
Barn Owl wrote:
Reconvic, These images are exceptional. You should be pleased for all your efforts with the Monarchs. They can use all the human help they can get. Hope your Monarchs missed the wrath of the hurricane.
Thank you, Barn Owl! Yep, unfortunately we've had 4 born with a protozoan parasite that is prevalent here in Florida....I still think we're protecting and helping propagate the species!
Sep 1, 2021 15:07:50 #
Reconvic wrote:
Having noticed that there was a paucity of Monarch Butterflies here in Central Florida I purchased Milkweed plants and "voila" , within a few days we had eggs deposited and 4-5 days later caterpillars. In the last 2 months we've released 17 Monarchs into the wild and are now frequently seeing them around the neighborhood. We have been naming each of them for a famous or infamous monarch. The last 2 captures are males that you could crown (name) for me....
Super...
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Sep 2, 2021 06:10:56 #
Reconvic wrote:
Having noticed that there was a paucity of Monarch Butterflies here in Central Florida I purchased Milkweed plants and "voila" , within a few days we had eggs deposited and 4-5 days later caterpillars. In the last 2 months we've released 17 Monarchs into the wild and are now frequently seeing them around the neighborhood. We have been naming each of them for a famous or infamous monarch. The last 2 captures are males that you could crown (name) for me....
A great set of images!!!!
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