Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Butterfly hatchery

We hatched a grand total of four monarchs this summer. What a neat experience for Milo!

Last Monday, one hatched early enough in the morning that I had time to take some pictures during the grand release ceremony.

Milo watching his butterfly buddy after he put it on the butterfly bush.

The monarch starting to flap his wings to dry them out.

His wings were still wet, so they were darker than usual at first.


Milo had the privilege of carrying the butterfly outside. They are so goofy when they first hatch that they just climb right onto your hand and sit there.

Close up(s) of Milo holding the butterfly.
















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