I saw this guy on the garage door. I don't think he's supposed to even be here (though SoCal is on their route...) I took another where it's clear he knows I'm there, but it's kind of creepy...
Gosh I won't complain about that! A few years ago we saw our first robin at the end of January! I was so happy!! :lol3:
He's just saying hello to you!
Well if I can't get an early spring; this is definitely the best consolation prize possible.Here's a Robin for you!!! [emoji]128522[/emoji][emoji]128522[/emoji][emoji]128522[/emoji][emoji]128522[/emoji][emoji]128522[/emoji]
One of my friends had some in her yard last year. She got video of them "hatching." (I can't think of the proper term!) Right now I just can't remember if its my friend in Southern Tennessee or Central Texas. Apparently I can't think straight because of the impending snowpacolypse. (Anything over 3" and no I don't live in the south.
Monarchs are also supposed to be caterpillars in Mexico. I think I've seen a couple of the caterpillars in my life. I don't know how he got to my garage door (I've decided he's a boy)...
I think it's southern Mexico. They go to the same trees they were born in, I think.
Clever of the viceroys! I'm sure I've gotten those two mixed up quite a few times. There was one year when everyone noticed how few monarchs they'd seen. I finally saw one in Fall, but I bet it was a viceroy. I worry about the decline of the bees and butterflies.The interesting detail is that Viceroy butterflies - which do not feed on milkweed - have a similar color and pattern to Monarchs as adult butterflies. Which mimicry gains them protection from butterfly-eating birds.
I think he'd make a great pendant. I wonder if anyone makes jewelry based on them?Am I the only one who thinks he's adorable?
I think he'd make a great pendant. I wonder if anyone makes jewelry based on them?