White Admiral - Margot Hughes

White Admiral – Margot Hughes

Today, we had two Monarchs visit the Buddleia in our garden. Over the past week, we’ve had a single Monarch come to the garden most days. Yesterday, there were also a Giant Swallowtail (second of the year), a White Admiral and a Red Admiral. The admirals were on the Buddleia, while the swallowtail preferred the phlox.

Blair Hamilton of Pigeon Lake also had a Giant Swallowtail in his yard today. It was laying eggs on his Hop Tree.

Drew Monkman

Giant Swallowtail on phlox - August 18, 2014 - Drew Monkman

Giant Swallowtail on phlox – August 18, 2014 – Drew Monkman


Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.