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Monarch Butterfly with Flower

Monarch Butterfly with Flower

I spotted this Monarch butterfly and flower while walking on a trail at a local Nature Park. It's wings were in perfect condition which surprised me since it wa...
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I spotted this Monarch butterfly and flower while walking on a trail at a local Nature Park. It's wings were in perfect condition which surprised me since it was next to a lake. I usually find butterflies by water that have tattered wings.
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Thank you very much! :-)

Such a beautiful looking butterfly and a beautiful image Sandy. Paul.

Thank you very much Paul! :-)

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