Discovery Journal Topics
Topic: Danaus Plexippus
Buttonbush: A Native Pollinator Magnet
Posted Vonda on July 12, 2020
Last year, we added two native Buttonbushes to our side yard and they are proving to be a huge success.
Butterflies, Butterflies, and More Butterflies
Posted Vonda on July 13, 2020
Butterfly activity is up lately. Here are some of the visitors I have been seeing in the backyard and at the pond a few blocks away.
Monarch Resting on Cardinal Flower
Posted Vonda on July 21, 2020
While the cardinal flower is a favorite of the hummingbirds, this monarch was not interested in its nectar. However, it sure made a pretty resting spot when a tired male needs to take a break from patrolling his territory.
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