The butterflies are back, and out in force. At this time of year the lilacs are covered with Swallowtails. This one paused in Carol's garden to check out the Butterfly Bush. Which, it would seem, lives up to the name.
Last year we didn't see many Monarchs, at least not until quite late in the season.
This year they are well ahead of the game, and are already on site. This one is showing wear and tear -- it was perhaps quite a long flight to get back this far north so early. Luckily the milkweed are also ahead, so there is a good and plentiful food source here for the monarchs.
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