I've been enjoying the beautiful weather we've been having lately! It's been nice to get outdoors and take walks almost every day. The leaves are beginning to change, and it's getting noticeably cooler in the evenings.
Even weeds have some uniqueness and beauty in their own way at times (at least, that's my opinion). :)
The other day, I was looking out our back window, and at first seen what looked to me like a bunch of leaves floating through the air. It took me a minute to realize they were monarch butterflies! I went outside to find there were a couple hundred of them at least clustering in different trees, and flying through the air. They're apparently on their way down south! This picture is of just one of the clusters on a tree branch (there were lots more).
For years, I have heard about the migration of Monarch butterflies from the northern U.S. and Canada down to southern parts of California, and to remote areas of Mexico. I never thought I would actually get to see some of that first-hand! I was so excited to be able to. :)
They stayed around for a couple hours or so, then took off again. If you've never heard about the migration of Monarch butterflies, you might find it interesting to watch some things on it. :) It's amazing how the Lord gave an insect such an amazing ability to fly the long distance to a place they've never even been before.
Interesting Fact:
Monarch butterflies may travel more than 3,000 miles to migrate from Canada and the northeastern U.S. to reach their overwintering habitats in central and southwestern Mexico.
I am unsure if this video will load properly for everyone...but this is a short
clip of one of the videos I got while the butterflies were here. Sorry it's not of better quality! I hope it at least lets you see a little.
"But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air,
and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee:
and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?"
Job 12:7-9
9 comments:
Wow! What an amazing blessing to see the Monarch butterflies on their migration south. Thank you for sharing the video and picture! We watched a documentary about the Monarch butterfly's migration south and it was fascinating. God is so good to bless us with His beautiful creation!
Thank you for your comment, Sarah! You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the picture and video!
What an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing the pictures and video. Creation really does declare it's Maker!
Sister in the Mid-west, you're welcome! Yes, it definitely was a neat experience.
Oh, look at those beautiful butterflies! What a lovely capture!
Happy October! ♥
Thank you for your sweet visits to my blog...always a delight to hear from you!
Stunning Sunshine, I sent this to my friend Anne in France and she and her son especially loved it .
.. they breed some butterflies each year in their garden.
Gods creation is truly amazing and that’s a very apt verse from Job. Oldest book in bible yet full of some of greatest wisdom
Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, prayer hugs Shaz in Oz.x
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Thank you for your comment, Kelly-Anne! It's so nice to have you stop by my blog as well. :)
Sister Shaz, so good to hear from you! I'm glad you shared this with your friend and her son, and that they enjoyed it! Yes...God's creation definitely is amazing.
Praise God for all that he has created! How his glory is evident in all of creation! How beautiful these butterflies are and how the changing of the seasons brings new treasures into our view. Today there were swans feeding in a crook of the river that I passed today. God providing for them on their journey south.
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