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Monarch Butterfly, laying eggs in my backyard garden

July 30, 2019 by Melodye Shore

This magnificent monarch drifted into our backyard, a splash of sunshine on a warm summer day. #RoyalVisitor

She fluttered among the milkweed plants for several minutes, making touch-and-go-landings and then drifting upward.

With the assistance of my zoom lens, I soon realized she was curling her abdomen around their long, oval-shaped leaves. She pausing for a quick moment on each, and then wafted over to the next plant. 

Can you guess what she was doing?

She was laying eggs on the undersides of the milkweed leaves, where her caterpillars will eventually feed and grow!

How lovely, to witness firsthand this first stage of the metamorphosis cycle. Not to mention, a refreshing break from the 24/7 news cycle.

Posted in: backyard, Butterflies, eggs, gift, metamorphosis, monarch butterfly, Monarch Waystation, wings, Witness, writing Tagged: butterfly, butterfly eggs, eggs, metamorphosis, milkweed, monarch butterfly, witness

The Weary World Rejoices

December 25, 2017 by Melodye Shore

Joy to the world, from sunny SoCal!

Today’s blog entry was inspired by my friendĀ Donna Hopkins, who lives in rural Virginia. I hope you’ll share holiday images of your hometown, as well.

Posted in: Balance walking, Christmas, Christmas lights, Christmas Memories, Christmas ornament, gift, Laguna Beach, rejoice, victoria beach, writing Tagged: Balance beam, christmas ornament, couple, gift, laguna beach, rejoice, victoria beach

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