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monarch stalking

It’s that time of year again…possible my favorite time of the year when the monarch butterflies are making their annual migration.

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Northeast Oklahoma is just a layover as they continue their southerly journey to Mexico where they will overwinter in the country’s central highlands.  I’ve been catching glimpses of them here and there – a few in my backyard and in the neighborhood – but I think we’re still a little bit early for the main event.

In recent years, the monarch population has been declining.  Plus, there was a terrible storm this past March in Mexico which reported to have killed nearly 7% of the monarch population.  So whenever I do catch a glimpse of these magical creatures, it makes me really, really happy.

I hope they make you happy too!

Love, Kelly

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  1. Cathy Hubmann says

    September 28, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Beautiful butterfly! I also love your background!

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  2. Lisa Gordon says

    September 29, 2016 at 9:52 am

    They really are so beautiful, and I was so glad to see a few of them here in NY this year.
    Last year, we did not see even one. 🙁

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