Date: 09/02/2015

Number: 1

Today was a butterfly day with 78 degree temperatures, sun and clouds. (Time 1PM) The breeze was a warm one. The monarch is a male captive reared butterfly and he was ready to fly to freedom. My husband was hoping to get a close up of the release, but "Butterfly Boy" did not even wait one second for that photo op. Off he flew as soon as the cage lid was lifted.

In the photo, you can see the corner of my hat as I turned to watch the monarch fly up into the scotch pine trees. Nearby is a field of golden rod and purple asters - loaded with nectar, fueling up food, for the long and dangerous journey ahead of him.

Good Luck traveler. Our hearts and hopes are with you all the way!

Arcade, NY

Latitude: 42.6 Longitude: -78.4

Observed by: Donna
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