• Wednesday-What'sUP July 26 - 10:30 am

Now - I can't say that I've ever seen a butterfly floating on water before. Floating on air is what these graceful insects do best, but Frederic W. Koski captured several shots of a Monarch butterfly afloat on the lake. Water adds another dimension to whatever skims its surface, by reflecting another extension like the third wing in the bottom photo. Here in the Upper Peninsula, we're lucky to be surrounded by so many lakes to mirror all the beauty around us, creating those "double your pleasure" moments!

They're so pretty!

Photographic catch of a lifetime... wow, now this is what it means to be in the right place at the right time! Nice pics!

Here in Delta County I know a lady who has been active for years
in the protection and fostering of butterflies. Last week I heard
her saying this has been a wonderful summer for butterflies.
She has seen more than ever. That seems to be especially true
of monarchs like the one here. She didn't know why this was
such a good year though. Any ideas?

Butterflies flutter by.

I have just received the latest issue of the Lake Superior Magazine. There's a very interesting article about butterflies around the region in it. Also, beautiful pictures ..but these are much better! Thanks for sharing.

Just started to collect Monarch catepillars here in Mid Mich, ( We raise, tag and release). A lot better year than last year I have to say so too. Its a whole lot drier this year than last, so I don't know why this year is better. Soon our parlor will be aflutter with the newly emerging butterflies. Ahhh, the circle of life.

Geebeed don't you just love that Lake Superior magazine. Been getting it for years. Perfect for those who love the lake and/or can't be there like we want.

Geebeed don't you just love that Lake Superior magazine. Been getting it for years. Perfect for those who love the lake and/or can't be there like we want.

Opps, sorry!

I have also seen a lot of Monarchs this year. Love to watch them.

Kay, can't agree with you more about the Lake Superior Magazine!

Bill, just how does one tag a butterfly??

Best wishes,
Renee in AL

Oh my gosh......what a beautiful, beautiful picture.......such a feeling of serenity looking at this picture. Thank you so much.

The big Lake is so warm and beautiful....I have picnicked by it the last two days and will return tomorrow.......ahhhhh what wonderful summer days......

God Bless you all......and yes a special blessing to you Mr Blue eyes......

Renee,

They are self adhesive tags that are numbered and then applied to a wing. We have been involved in this, http://monarchwatch.org/ for 5 yrs now.

Bill

We get the Lake Superior Magazine too. It's really great!!!

The photos are lovely but I am wondering what happened to the butterfly afterwards. I have seen monarchs floating dead in the water. Maybe if you see one with one or both wings on the water trapped by surface tension, you should lift it out and set it on a leaf to dry.

Hey, I recognize those pics, thanks for showing em' today!