The Monarches Have Returned.......
Oct 21, 2015 -- Yesterday afternoon, I made my first trip to see the Monarch butterflies at Natural Bridges State Park, here in Santa Cruz. At first glimpse, I thought they were weird looking leaves on the Eucalyptus trees. Upon further inspection, and when some began to fly...... well, here you go. These photos were taken at sunset, when the temperature was dropping, so there wasn't much flight activity. I need to return when it's warmer outside (as well as later this month, into next, when their numbers increase).
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