Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust

about 16 degrees

It seemed dazed, it actually went on our hands. Though we were extremely careful not to touch it’s wings. I think it missed the migration as it is starting to get somewhat cold chilly out.

One butterfly caught my eye - I have never seen such a large butterfly. It rested very briefly and flew away. I didn’t know what it was until I found this website.

Saw a single monarch fly over lawn then disappeared round side of house. This is the 2nd siting so far this year but previous was a whole month ago, but similarly after a few days of very sunny, warm weather (shorts & t-shirt weather) in a location where at least 1-4 a day are […]

Swa a monarch flying between huge pine trees

saw at least three, together and as individuals. can sight most days