The monarch life cycle - First flight (2)

 

Male monarch, top view

Our new monarch is still opening and closing its wings, showing them to us in all their beauty. From the top...

 

Male monarch, bottom view

...and from the bottom.

 

This butterfly is now ready for its second flight. This one will be a long one, taking him to....

 

Monarch butterfly in tree

... the top of a nearby tree

 

We won't be able to follow him anymore. It is time to say: "So long, beautiful butterfly! Have a wonderful life!"

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