Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
This monarch (Danaus plexippus) was in our front yard this afternoon, although I had a hard time getting a good photo of it. When it was in the sun, where it would have looked better, it only landed for a moment and even in the shade, as shown here on some blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) in only landed briefly. I was able to squeeze out two or three shots and this is the best of them.
Cathy’s brothers both left today, after visiting for their mom’s birthday. We had a nice visit with them and they all enjoyed talking about old times.