Monarch Butterflies

Is it a leaf or is it a butterfly?

It’s a butterfly!

It was hard to tell at first glance but then we saw what seemed to be thousands of butterflies clinging to the trees.

Last week friends told me about a place where they saw these Monarch butterflies roosting on trees. After getting details as to where to find this wonder, Gary and I planned to look for them in the early morning light the next day (before it reached 60 degrees we were told). 

We woke early, brewed coffee, poured it into our thermos’ and followed GPS directions to a country church, on a country gravel road that led to the butterflies. We didn’t know if the butterflies would still be – literally – “hanging around” but they were, and we were grateful.

The line of trees where the monarchs were roosting, next to a open field.

It was a sight to behold. Myriads of butterflies clinging to the trees, wings folded in, sleeping or resting. It was a joy to see some flutter their wings, and some take off in clusters soaring in the air over the field of wildflowers, just as the sun was rising…shining on them.

At times a cluster of butterflies would take off.
One of God’s amazing creations.

These beautiful monarch butterflies will begin migrating south to Mexico soon. They make this journey every year…not having been there before yet knowing where to go.

Indeed, a miracle.

He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. 
Job 9:10
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty - and I will meditate on your wonderful works. 
Psalm 145;6

16 thoughts on “Monarch Butterflies”

  2. Marvelous and breathtakingly beautiful. To think I am thrilled when I see just one of these creatures. Happy Labor Day!

  3. So incredible Valerie. I remember one year when the Monarchs made a stop on the St. Olaf campus and every tree between the Theater and Music buildings were covered by them. Such a wonderful and beautiful experience to see 🤗😍

    1. I wonder how they choose where to land each year…I assume it’s different each year.
      That would have been fun to see up on “the hill!”

  5. I was so happy to see four in my garden, but your pictures were fantastic! How far out of Northfield were these trees? You and Gary are to be congratulated for always being up for another adventure! Great that you included some associated Bible passages!

  7. Beautiful Valerie! I love the Scriptures you selected to accompany these gorgeous photos!!

  8. Wow! That tree full of butterflies is gorgeous! You always find such beautiful things in nature, Valerie! Thanks for sharing!

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