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Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly

The Monarch Butterfy is a frequent visitor the the Texas Hill Country in twice a year in May and again in October as they migrate to and from Mexico. I caught ...
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The Monarch Butterfy is a frequent visitor the the Texas Hill Country in twice a year in May and again in October as they migrate to and from Mexico. I caught this one taking a rest in the horse pasture.
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