Date: 07/08/2017

Number: 1

This morning I released 11 captive reared monarchs (5 males, 6 females) from eggs collected on June 17th. I kept them indoors for an extra day due to torrential rains. It is overcast today with breaks of sunshine. All 11 monarchs have stayed in the garden on the buddleia and milkweed flowers where I placed each one. They all began to sip nectar immediately and are now exercising their wings and waiting for the Sun. At least I know they will start this butterfly stage with full bellies. I hope a few stay around and lay some eggs!

Hackensack, NJ

Latitude: 40.9 Longitude: -74.1

Observed by: Linda
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