A monarch butterfly rests on the leaves of a hawthorn tree at Ashbridge’s Bay Monday. © BCP 2010
It’s been a fabulous summer here in Ontario — it’s been hot, then hotter still. If I recall correctly, we’ve had one of the warmest summers on record. And though it’s still very, very warm during the day, our evenings have begun to cool down just a little. As I write this, there is a deliciously cool breeze coming through my window. Perfect.
But fall is in the air. The signs are everywhere. Over the next few days this week, I plan to post a few I’ve seen.
For now, though, I’m posting a picture of a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) that was fluttering around a hawthorn tree (Crataegus monogyna) at Ashbridge’s Bay two days ago. There were so many monarch butterflies at the Beach this week I would swear that they’ve already started to gather in preparation for their migration. I’ll be posting more about that as September arrives.
But for now, though, I wanted to share this picture of a female monarch (I think) I saw on my morning meander Monday. Stunning, isn’t she?
© BCP 2010
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