Date: 04/19/2005

Number: 1

Fluttering in my garden, looking for the milkweed I suppose but it's not up
yet.

I totally understand anyone questioning my report. I'm 100% positive it was
a monarch. (If it helps any, I'm a Master Gardener and have many Monarchs in
my extensive gardens.)

I stood there with my mouth hanging open when I saw it. I watched as it flittered
around looking for a place for eggs I suppose. My milkweed isn't even up yet.

It has been unusually warm for April with many days in the 70's. I worried
where it would lay its eggs and if there was any chance for them to grow. And
now we are getting cold weather. I was going to keep my eyes open for it in
the garden and hope to rescue it from the cold.

If you have any questions feel free to send me a note. If I get a chance I'll
snap a pic of it too.

Stockton, IL

Latitude: 42.3 Longitude: -90

Observed by: Deb
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