29/01/2009


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MONARCH BUTTERFLY

I took this photo of a Monarch whilst on a recent visit to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. This majestic butterfly, the largest on the island, gracefully soars and glides through the air, before settling down for a short while on colourful blossom.

After wasting vital seconds fumbling around in my rucksack for the camera, I haphazardly managed a few clicks before it took off again, way out of reach of the zoom!

Unlike the species found in the US and Canada, the Monarch found in this area are non-migratory so unfortunately will not be seen resting on flowers or blossoming shrubs in the UK. To see this butterfly has been a rare privilege for me.

See more photos from Tenerife on my home blog.



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19 comments:

  1. Simone29 January 2009 at 18:17

    It is a beautiful photograph Louise.

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  2. Anonymous29 January 2009 at 19:33

    Lovely photo! Roll on summer! xx

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  3. Sal29 January 2009 at 19:34

    It is such a beautiful butterfly..the wonders of nature eh?!! ;-)

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  4. shadows and clouds29 January 2009 at 20:56

    what an amazing and lovely photo!!!

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  5. Crafty Green Poet29 January 2009 at 21:58

    gorgeous photo, I'd love to see a Monarch....

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  6. life in red shoes30 January 2009 at 00:17

    Absolutly beautiful! Sounds like a wondeful vacation.

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  7. Lori at Jarvis House30 January 2009 at 00:38

    You photographs are truly beautiful. Which camera do you use? I am just a beginner blogger and your format is wonderful. Cheers from zone 7. Lori

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  8. Suzanne30 January 2009 at 01:28

    This is a wonderful photo, I really like how the butterfly is contrasting against the flower.

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  9. Amanda and Tim30 January 2009 at 13:15

    Oh how beautiful :o)

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  10. Christy 30 January 2009 at 13:23

    What a glorious and beautiful butterfly! Thanks for sharing this foto and info Louise!

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  11. Suburbia31 January 2009 at 09:20

    They do look beautiful, but I can't bare to be near them when they flutter, it makes my skin crawl!

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  12. Gina2 February 2009 at 12:13

    Stunning photo Louise!..you've captured it's beauty so well! Worth blowing up and displaying! :D

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  13. Carol3 February 2009 at 01:07

    Hi Louise, where have your other blogs gone?
    Lovely butterfly, you just do not see many here any more. My friends wants us to get a Bee Hive for the allotment!?! we shall see.
    Good to hear from you.
    Carol xxx

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  14. HAWTHORN HALL3 February 2009 at 05:02

    When I was child growing up on the West Coast of Canada we would have Monarch Butterflies constantly in our yard and gardens, but now I rarely see one and I wonder what has happened to them all. They remain my favourite. Great photograph!

    Gillian

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  15. The Dutchess3 February 2009 at 18:37

    Amazing photo..:)Your blog is a piece of art!

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  16. Heather4 February 2009 at 03:13

    What a fantastic shot. You must be thrilled you were able to see that. I love Monarchs and hope one winter to be able to go to Mexico to see a Monarch colony - whole trees full of Monarchs.

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  17. Anonymous4 February 2009 at 10:19

    What a great shot. You have a keen eye for beauty Louise and a fast trigger finger! Thank-you for sharing this humongous Monarch it's just beautiful. I love being able to click your photos, it makes me feel like I'm right there.
    xox

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  18. Glo7 February 2009 at 18:02

    I know what fumbling to get your camera out in time feels like! What a gorgeous shot! Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday ~ in such a lovely area of the world.

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  19. wholesalenursery3 August 2013 at 17:31

    I was walking on the backside of our farm and seen a monarch identical to yours in this pci. I was snooping to see what it was feasting on and it was on a wild mint! He said "forget the nectar, I need some sorbet"

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