Torn wing

This female monarch butterfly, although had a torn wing, fluttered about just fine this morning in the garden.

It definitely makes you wonder how long she has been flying and what happened.

She was a beauty, and fun to watch as she tackled the porterweed to grab some good.

I wonder how much nectar they have to consume in a day for their diet?

Nectar stop

A female monarch butterfly stopping by for a meal of nectar from the blue porterweed.

Peaceful

Peaceful… Peaceful to watch nature.

Monarch getting ready to lay an egg.
Found the perfect spot on the milkweed to lay an egg.
Enjoying some nectar from the milkweed flower.
Hanging on while taking a sip from a milkweed flower.
Hanging on while taking a sip from a milkweed flower.