Monarchs in May

This unusual spring has brought the Monarchs back to the area. Maybe I haven't been paying attention but it seems that there are more this year at the end of May than in previous years. Perhaps our cultivation of milkweed plants are paying off.

This butterfly looks weak from its long spring migration as the colors are faded. It didn't help that I was stomping around and disturbed it. This little one is taking a rest on a young milkweed plant.