UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Amazing capture, Angela! I still miss you.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

So sorry, Angela and one day while I was talking on the phone with Phil about sources of mealworms for the Bluebirds and jelly for the Orioles a beautiful Oriole landed on our dogwood tree and started feeding. He very much wanted one to pay them a visit and I was so happy for him when I believe the next season one paid them a visit and stuck around for some time. I talked to him on the phone a few times along with some great conversations on the hog and will really miss conversing with him! He was a really nice person and feel very sorry for his family! Ellen had not seen your message today, but she had been on just a little today as we have been potting some flowers that we should have done weeks ago and then spent several hours attempting to catch several little lizards that had decided to set up home in the sunroom. I was finally able to escort one out, but at least two others are still on the loose!! By the time I found time to water the flowers a number had wilted but they recovered by late afternoon. I did take a time out to grab a few shots of a Greater Fritillary and was the first one that I've seen since the Spring in which we planted the perennial garden and think that I posted that one, as it's a very very beautiful butterfly! I think if we can endure one more very hot day that we should have some relief Friday, and earlier heard as I was watching the Nationals, Phillies game that the temperature in Philly today was 97 degrees! Take care and the Hycianth bean vine on the deck has reached our hanging fern basket under the overhang and is still going up!! Take care and hope that all of us have a cooler weekend!

SENSORLOUPE

Wow!! that is amazing!! I just talked to a classmate last week, who is also raising and releasing Monarchs and have a flower bed of Milkweed. So cool!!

larryzplace Loc: Elk Grove Village Illinois

We need more people on this earth like you angela !!!!!!!

Very nice of you...

I am probably going to plant milkweed next year in place of the veggie garden... Rotate crops...

Love your shots

angela k Loc: Long Island

Awww... thanks, Mike.... I miss you as well. One day I might be back, when they add more hours to a day or I'm not so busy.
Take care, my friend and glad you liked this shot!! As of this morning, 10 in chrysalis and a ton of cats still running around!

angela k Loc: Long Island

Hi Corky... I knew you'd want to know. I've been thinking of him lately and had noticed he wasn't posting on facebook, so I went to his page and read his daughters post.... I started crying. It's amazing how strong a bond you get with people with the same interests... like photography, gardening and of course animals. I will miss him dearly.

Today will be another hot one, but they say the temps will drop and we might get some rain tomorrow. This has been a fast summer, but I can't complain, my garden this year did great... as did the Monarchs!!
Hope you find those other two lizards soon, so they can go outside where they belong! lol.....
Glad to hear the bean vine is doing great... so is mine! I'm seeing the pods now but they still have a long way to go before I can harvest them... and then share the seeds!

Take care and enjoy the end of August!!!

angela k Loc: Long Island

Thank you.... it really is amazing to see in person and last year I was able to video a cat transforming into it's chrysalis... blew my mind!!

angela k Loc: Long Island

Thanks Larry... you should definitely plant them and they will come!! I'd offer you some seeds, but so many people wanted them, the cupboard is bare!!
Take care and enjoy the last of August!!

SENSORLOUPE

Nature is amazing!

angela k Loc: Long Island

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Every time I see an Oriole or Bluebird will probably think of Phil!... No signs of the other two lizards so far, but while out yesterday purchased some weatherstripping and epoxy which hopefully will keep them out, We received about two inches of rain last night and for the first time since repotting the hyacinth been vine toppled it again! lol, Hope you guys have a great Labor Day weekend!

angela k Loc: Long Island

I wish I would see some Orioles or Bluebirds... but I will always remember Phil for his love of nature and his fur-babies....

Oh my, you didn't find the lizards yet!! How is Ellen when she sees them, I would love to see them in my garden.... but not show up in my bed!!LOL...
No rain here, but they are saying maybe tonight and tomorrow. 20 degree drop in temps today... If it stayed in the 70's all year, I'd be a happy camper!!

Enjoy the weekend and I'm thrilled I get Monday off and don't have to watch the boys!!!

#28 & 29 emerged this morning with 13 in chrysalis and still a lot more to do their thing!!!

Take care...

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AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Congrats. And lovely image.

SENSORLOUPE

Beautiful!

angela k Loc: Long Island

Thanks Kathy... as of this Saturday morning, I have 16 in chrysalis and about 10 or so to feed!! A very productive season for me!