Here's a male monarch butterfly on a New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) this afternoon. #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #SaveTheMonarch
September 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Here's a male monarch butterfly on a New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) this afternoon. #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #SaveTheMonarch
Here's a male monarch that stopped by our smooth asters today. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #SaveTheMonarch
September 21, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Here's a male monarch that stopped by our smooth asters today. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #SaveTheMonarch
Some monarch magic from yesterday on the meadow blazing stars in the front yard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
July 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Some monarch magic from yesterday on the meadow blazing stars in the front yard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
This gorgeous female monarch was on one of our last blooming meadow blazing stars this morning. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #wildflowers #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch
August 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This gorgeous female monarch was on one of our last blooming meadow blazing stars this morning. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #wildflowers #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch
Here's a female monarch visiting our meadow blazing star this evening. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
August 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Here's a female monarch visiting our meadow blazing star this evening. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
A beautiful female monarch on tall boneset during my morning walk. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
October 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A beautiful female monarch on tall boneset during my morning walk. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
First monarch butterfly of the year! This female was laying eggs on our milkweed today. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
May 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
First monarch butterfly of the year! This female was laying eggs on our milkweed today. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
A closeup of a male monarch resting in the backyard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
July 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A closeup of a male monarch resting in the backyard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
Some more monarch magic on the meadow blazing stars from the last couple of days. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
August 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Some more monarch magic on the meadow blazing stars from the last couple of days. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
A female monarch on our butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) today. #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #wildlifephotography #photographylovers #SaveTheMonarch
June 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A female monarch on our butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) today. #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #wildlifephotography #photographylovers #SaveTheMonarch
Another male monarch in the yard today and he found the blazing stars, which are just starting to bloom. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
July 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Another male monarch in the yard today and he found the blazing stars, which are just starting to bloom. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
We had a 2-foot-tall meadow blazing star start blooming recently, and of course the monarchs found it this morning. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
September 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We had a 2-foot-tall meadow blazing star start blooming recently, and of course the monarchs found it this morning. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
A beautiful male monarch butterfly with fresh wings on a meadow blazing star earlier today. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A beautiful male monarch butterfly with fresh wings on a meadow blazing star earlier today. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
The monarch magic continues in our front yard prairie garden! #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #wildflowers #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #wildflowerhour
July 27, 2026 at 12:22 AM
The monarch magic continues in our front yard prairie garden! #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #wildflowers #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #wildflowerhour
Great news but still a long way to go to reach historical populations: Monarch #butterfly population increases by 64%. #MonarchButterflies #SaveTheMonarch #SaveThePollinators
Link for more information: www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories...
Link for more information: www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories...
March 19, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Great news but still a long way to go to reach historical populations: Monarch #butterfly population increases by 64%. #MonarchButterflies #SaveTheMonarch #SaveThePollinators
Link for more information: www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories...
Link for more information: www.worldwildlife.org/news/stories...
The first reigning male monarch of the backyard this year. However, he was unsuccessful when two females came through the yard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
July 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The first reigning male monarch of the backyard this year. However, he was unsuccessful when two females came through the yard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
The monarchs are continuing to frequent our meadow blazing stars! Here's a closeup of a male in the backyard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
July 24, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The monarchs are continuing to frequent our meadow blazing stars! Here's a closeup of a male in the backyard. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
Here is a male monarch visiting the butterfly milkweed in our front yard garden. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #wildflowers #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch
August 14, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Here is a male monarch visiting the butterfly milkweed in our front yard garden. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #wildflowers #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch
A closeup of a female monarch on our butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) yesterday. #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #wildlifephotography #photographylovers #SaveTheMonarch
June 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A closeup of a female monarch on our butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) yesterday. #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #wildlifephotography #photographylovers #SaveTheMonarch
October 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Yesterday, we had twelve monarchs in the yard at the same time. Twelve! Now, we have our first Mexican sunflower bloom to add to the mix. Watch out! #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
August 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Yesterday, we had twelve monarchs in the yard at the same time. Twelve! Now, we have our first Mexican sunflower bloom to add to the mix. Watch out! #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
Our first Mexican sunflower has opened and the monarch butterflies have already found it. #butterfly #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch
August 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Our first Mexican sunflower has opened and the monarch butterflies have already found it. #butterfly #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch
A female monarch lays eggs on our swamp milkweed. The egg looks like a precious jewel nestled in the flower buds. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch
June 22, 2026 at 12:23 AM
A female monarch lays eggs on our swamp milkweed. The egg looks like a precious jewel nestled in the flower buds. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #macro #photography #SaveTheMonarch
Monarch rendezvous. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
July 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The monarchs were feasting on goldenrod this evening. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography
September 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The monarchs were feasting on goldenrod this evening. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #nativeplants #Illinois #nature #photography #SaveTheMonarch #photographylovers #wildlifephotography