Date: 09/21/2008

Number: 1

September 20
We have a large tree in our backyard, just off our deck. This tree has always been covered by ivy vines. This year the ivy has blossomed and today I noticed the blossoms are attracting many butterflies - mostly the monarch - and also bees (just a few were noticed). It is wonderful to see them and challenging to try and capture a good photograph of the event. I have no idea how long they will remain but I will keep watching. I have lived at this home for over 30 years and this is the first time I have witnessed this with the butterflies and with the ivy blooming out.

September 21
we had even more butterflies and bees all enjoying the nectar from the ivy blossoms growing up a large tree. It is so wonderful! I'll estimate that we have several hundred butterflies and even more honey bees! The hum is quite loud - not extreme- but you can definitely hear them. Almost like a giant bee hive. I teach photography and I climbed a ladder and photographed. WOW what fun!

Prairie Village, KS

Latitude: 39 Longitude: -94.6

Observed by: Kathy
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