mnhtnbb
mnhtnbb's JournalMonarch butterfly migration at the NC beach
We saw a few Monarchs when we arrived on Sunday...but they're all over the yard here today! I first tried getting
some shots from the deck because the bushes are probably 10-12 feet high. But I wasn't satisfied, so i went down
in the yard. All these shots were taken over my head--anywhere from a foot or two to at least four or five.
We have a beautiful Carolina blue sky today..and this guy was willing to pose, somewhat shyly.
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These two were doing what they need to do...it takes four generations of Monarchs to make the round trip migration.
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This one was definitely feeding on the flowers
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And this was the best shot I could get of open wings.
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At the Vancouver Aquarium
Just a few shots.
Beluga whale--no dorsal fin, presumably an adaptation to make swimming beneath ice easier
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Splendid garden eel
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Chester, the false killer whale
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Sea lions (females) poking through ice to find fish snacks
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Do you see the seahorses?
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There was a small Amazon jungle exhibit that included wildlife other than fish.
Blue fronted Amazon parrots
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Red ibis
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Sleepy sloth--napping high up in a tree
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