Monarch Migration is Underway!

This morning, a few hundred Monarchs fluttered individually through the meadow. The most I saw for a photo opportunity were these 3 who decided to rest on some Teasel. I'm surprised they didn't choose a softer resting stop!

Last year was spectacular! September 14, 2019 was a very magical day in Sarnia! Thousands roosted overnight in the park. These photos were taken early in the morning before they continued their journey south. Many of us in Sarnia are hopeful they will roost again at the south-west corner of Canatara Park.

Hanging out in the meadow has provided the opportunity to find lots of other fluttery creatures including this Eastern-tailed Blue that decided to pose for me. Capturing the beautiful blue colour with the camera can be very difficult as they tend to rest with their wings closed!

I have also been watching for Praying Mantids. This one is quite well camouflaged in the Canatara Meadow.  I pointed it out to a couple who had a difficult time seeing it.

Another Mantid tried to camouflage in a White Pine Tree at Henderson Conservation Area.

He wasn't doing a very good job of hiding as I played Peek-a-boo with him!

A group of 6 young Wood Ducks have been parading around Lake Chipican together. This morning they took a break on a floating log.

A Great Egret perched just above the water in his quest for a fishy meal.

Also stopping by for a quick drink was an American Redstart.

We will continue to keep our eyes to the sky as we watch for more migrators.