Date: 04/13/2011

Number: 1

My husband and I were in our backyard yesterday (4/13) morning. It was a sunny day, temps in mid 60's.

We have several 'buds' of Common Milkweed coming up. We also have Butterfly Weed that is a few inches tall.

A monarch appeared and began circling the beds with the milkweed. Since many of the nectar plants are not in bloom as yet... we decided it was a female looking for the plants.

She soon landed on several of the tiny plants. She stayed until mid-afternoon or so. I got a few photos of her on the milkweed. Her wings were a little worn looking, but otherwise she looked in good shape.

Since we raise and release we'll check the milkweed regularly.

A few years ago, we R&R'd several monarchs in May. We're excited and hopeful.

PORTSMOUTH, VA

Latitude: 36.8 Longitude: -76.4

Observed by: tanya
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