Date: 10/10/2025

Number: 1

I saw an orange-and-black butterfly feeding at a marigold. I approached slowly, not sure if it was a painted lady. Sure enough, a monarch! This pic was taken about 10 minutes after I sighted it. Fueling up on nectar before the journey south.

Dodge Center, MN

Latitude: 44 Longitude: -92.9

Observed by: Susan
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