Missing the Summer Monarchs

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

January 29, 2021 11:26am CST

On these cold winter days I really miss seeing the butterflies. Last year there were many Monarchs that visited. Some years I see more than other years. They always enjoy the two butterfly bushes in Dustin's garden. Hoping they all return in a few weeks when spring arrives. In the meantime I will keep scrolling through my photo archives. This one was snapped last year on a hot summer day.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

29 Jan 21

Lovely photo. I miss those monarch

butterflies visiting my tropical garden.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

29 Jan 21

@CarolDM I hope you will. I think I can see my tropical garden when the pandemic is gone. I hope it will be gone.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

@thelme55 Hoping for better days soon.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thank you! I hope to see these in a few weeks or so.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

29 Jan 21

Thanks for sharing

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thank you Marlina.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

29 Jan 21

Beautiful! I am sure Dustin's garden well welcome them back when spring comes

!

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

29 Jan 21

@CarolDM And we will be ready to see more of your gorgeous photos

!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thanks! The garden will be ready.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

@much2say You are too kind.

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@HazySue (39265)

• Gouverneur, New York

29 Jan 21

I love to watch butterflies fluttering around from flower to flower. I have heard that they are good luck.

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@HazySue (39265)

• Gouverneur, New York

1 Feb 21

@CarolDM I have also heard that butterflies represent our loved ones that have passed on.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Feb 21

@HazySue I believe that and often talk about feeling Dustin's presence in the garden.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

I feel a presence from Dustin in his garden.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

29 Jan 21

What a gorgeous photo, Carol! Butterflies are so beautiful, a message to display God's love for you:)

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thank you! I was honored to see monarchs.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

29 Jan 21

@CarolDM They are the easiest butterfly to recognize and one of the most beautiful:)

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

@kobesbuddy I agree.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

30 Jan 21

CBBBBL amazing - i think this is one of the best you've ever shared!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

You are too kind, thats Doc. I have so many pics.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

@DocAndersen Thanks again.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

30 Jan 21

@CarolDM that one is epic!

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@popciclecold (40215)

• United States

29 Jan 21

Gee, a nice photo, I hardly see any. But I hardly go outside. But that will change this year. As a child we use to love go hunt and capture butterflies.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thanks! I have a garden with flowers that attract them each summer.

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@snowy22315 (208801)

• United States

29 Jan 21

Great pic as usual. Sometimes down at the beach they mate, I am not sure why they pick a location like that.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thank you! I love these butterflies. Not sure about the beach either.

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@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

30 Jan 21

In some customs, butterflies are believe to be the soul of the ones passed away. Great photo! As always!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

That is why I feel my son, Dustin's presence.

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@wolfgirl569 (135643)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Jan 21

They will be back before you know it

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

You are correct

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

29 Jan 21

Great photography!

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

29 Jan 21

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thank you! I am missing these beauties.

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@BloggerDi (3121)

• United States

29 Jan 21

What a lovely photo! I've always loved butterflies too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

Thank you! These are my favorites. Good to see you.

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

30 Jan 21

Beautiful picture. Nature is so beautiful in itself. Thanks for sharing dear

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@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

30 Jan 21

@CarolDM your welcome

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

Thank you! I agree.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

29 Jan 21

I miss spring and butterflies too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

They will return soon.

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@jobelbojel (36796)

• Philippines

1 Feb 21

Nice photo. Since I am in the city, I have not seen any butterfly from where I am at.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Feb 21

Thank you! Maybe you could have a few plants and flowers the butterflies enjoy to attract them.

@Juliaacv (56227)

• Canada

29 Jan 21

Only 50 more days until spring, and summer won't be far behind.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Jan 21

I can wait on summer heat, but cannot wait for these beauties.

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@LindaOHio (222285)

• United States

30 Jan 21

Only 49 days until spring! Soon the butterflies and hummingbirds will be back!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

Soon is a good thing!

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@porwest (112802)

• United States

30 Jan 21

I always enjoy these too. So colorful and pretty and fun to watch.

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@porwest (112802)

• United States

31 Jan 21

@CarolDM Me too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21

Love the monarchs!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 Jan 21

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