[OFB Cafe] Monarch Butterflys

[Donald R Spoon]

Timothy Butler wrote:
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> On Oct 14, 2008, at 9:45 PM, Donald R Spoon wrote:
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>> We were treated to an unusual surprise today here in San Antonio.  
>> The Monarch Butterflys came through on their annual migration south 
>> to Mexico.  They usually pass a bit to the west of us, so we normally 
>> don't get to witness the migration.  I recall seeing them during the 
>> summer in Missouri as a kid, but never knew they migrated south like 
>> birds.
>
>     Wow, how neat, Don. Did you get any pictures?
No pics... perhaps there will be some opportunities tomorrow.  These 
migrations usually last a few days.   Actually you don't see huge 
"flocks" of them heading south.  Mostly all you notice is a much higher 
number flitting around your yard.  The "experts" say we will see them 
again next spring as they retrace their southern migration routes when 
they head back north.

I spent most of today laying around the house recovering from a 
round-trip drive to southern Georgia.  My nephew died unexpectedly, and 
we went back to attend his funeral.  After about 2000 miles of driving 
on Interstate 10, I feel a bit weary!  Baton Rouge is always a thrill 
driving through...

-Don Spoon-