I went birding today at Ballona Creek Wetlands near LAX and was pleasantly surprised to see so many Monarch butterflies. I had one perfectly focused and took the shot but nothing happened. My camera battery had died. I quickly replaced it, and by that time the butterfly had flown off. I took the shot anyway and was delighted to see that I had not only captured one in flight, but I also got a bee about to land. Fortunately I was able to capture many more with fine detail, which I still need to post.
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...or at least spit me out!
Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) are so beautiful and their colors are so bright, it's easy to see them. But they aren't concerned: they're poisonous and don't taste good to birds and mammals. You see, they contain cardiac glycosides, which are drugs used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmia. So their conspicuous beauty is really a warning - Don't eat me!
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Best in original size.
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In Belize at the Maya ruin, Caracol, I spotted this beautiful butterfly. It sat posing for me for quite some time.
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Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae
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Good Stewards of Nature
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