Each year the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, near Harrodsburg, KY, has an outing to catch, tag, and release Monarch Butterflies from the surrounding fields.
The setup was a bit different this year, during the virus pandemic:
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_011 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The action was fast and furious at times; somebody would spot one, and people would head for them with nets at the ready.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_001 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Sometimes a catch wasn't a Monarch, and when identified was released on the spot.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_002 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Confirmed catches were presented back at the tagging tent to be tagged, and the data and tag number were logged into a nationwide data base.
One year a butterfly tagged in Shakertown was recaught months later down in Louisiana.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_014 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_013 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Tagged on the wing, and released back into the field.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_016 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The full photo essay can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78687170@N00/albums/72157716081393418Shakertown is a wonderful experience for both history buffs and photo enthusiasts. In addition to more than 1000 acres of nature to wander around in, the restored buildings themselves are fascinating products of a bygone credo of excellent craftsmanship.
An interesting religion, but that no sex decree would have been tough! lol
Marshall
Fabulous storytelling series. #2 could stand on its own as imaginative pov and memorable moment in that child's life.
I like that T-shirt.
That's got to be hard tagging someone so small. What's next? Ants?
Wonderful story telling! Hope too those tags are reported arriving down south here soon.
Nice, i don't know where all of mine are this year,...
MadMikeOne
Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City
bluezzzzz wrote:
Each year the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, near Harrodsburg, KY, has an outing to catch, tag, and release Monarch Butterflies from the surrounding fields.
The setup was a bit different this year, during the virus pandemic:
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_011 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The action was fast and furious at times; somebody would spot one, and people would head for them with nets at the ready.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_001 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Sometimes a catch wasn't a Monarch, and when identified was released on the spot.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_002 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Confirmed catches were presented back at the tagging tent to be tagged, and the data and tag number were logged into a nationwide data base.
One year a butterfly tagged in Shakertown was recaught months later down in Louisiana.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_014 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_013 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Tagged on the wing, and released back into the field.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_016 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The full photo essay can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78687170@N00/albums/72157716081393418Shakertown is a wonderful experience for both history buffs and photo enthusiasts. In addition to more than 1000 acres of nature to wander around in, the restored buildings themselves are fascinating products of a bygone credo of excellent craftsmanship.
An interesting religion, but that no sex decree would have been tough! lol
Marshall
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Great story and info. Your images tell the story very nicely. Last fall, I was out shooting Monarchs near where I live. Got home, put the shots up on the computer and spotted a tag on the wing of one of the Monarchs. I was stunned because up until then I had NO idea that Monarchs were tagged. Did get a quick education from the people in the office at Cape May Point State Park.
Thanks for posting this.
What an interesting post!
Thanks for posting. That's such a great place to visit. My uncle lived only a mile down the road toward Danville and I remember when Shakertown was so run down and neglected. Today it is a wonderful example of restoration.
kvanhook wrote:
Thanks for posting. That's such a great place to visit. My uncle lived only a mile down the road toward Danville and I remember when Shakertown was so run down and neglected. Today it is a wonderful example of restoration.
kvanhook, you are so right!
I remember visiting in the early 70's, and it was a mess.
Those twin spiral stairs in the Meeting House are a marvel of design, carpentry, and craftsmanship, and alone are worth a visit.
Have you been back recently?
Marshall
Was there in Oct. 2019. We enjoyed another great meal. I agree about the staircase design. It is amazing. I was born in Danville and go back to visit my long dead relatives in the graveyards. This year we have not been able to go anywhere without needing a hazmat suit, so my relatives will just have to do without me for a while.
Interesting. Monarchs I've seen this year but very few yellow swallowtails.
Very good series, Marshall.
bluezzzzz wrote:
Each year the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, near Harrodsburg, KY, has an outing to catch, tag, and release Monarch Butterflies from the surrounding fields.
The setup was a bit different this year, during the virus pandemic:
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_011 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The action was fast and furious at times; somebody would spot one, and people would head for them with nets at the ready.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_001 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Sometimes a catch wasn't a Monarch, and when identified was released on the spot.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_002 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Confirmed catches were presented back at the tagging tent to be tagged, and the data and tag number were logged into a nationwide data base.
One year a butterfly tagged in Shakertown was recaught months later down in Louisiana.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_014 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_013 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
Tagged on the wing, and released back into the field.
MonarchTaggingForFlickr_016 by
Marshall Smith, on Flickr
The full photo essay can be seen at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78687170@N00/albums/72157716081393418Shakertown is a wonderful experience for both history buffs and photo enthusiasts. In addition to more than 1000 acres of nature to wander around in, the restored buildings themselves are fascinating products of a bygone credo of excellent craftsmanship.
An interesting religion, but that no sex decree would have been tough! lol
Marshall
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Here is a photo that I took in Canada of a tagged Monarch. What are the chances, eh?
rcarol wrote:
Here is a photo that I took in Canada of a tagged Monarch. What are the chances, eh?
Now THAT is so cool!
I'm convinced that, with a bit of work and luck, you could contact a tagger, show them that photo, and they could give you all the data they have on that particular butterfly.
Marshall
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