Lake Kegonsa State Park

Monarch butterfly sunning on Cutleaf Prairie Dock.

Did you know that in the U.S. the first 3 generations of the Monarch butterfly live about 2-6 weeks? But, the 4th generation lives 7-9 months because they have to take on the long migration to Mexico. They live out the winter down south and then fly back to Texas to lay eggs for the 1st generation of Monarchs for the next year. Somehow this next generation finds its way back north. Amazing, right?!

Maybe this Monarch will be one that makes the migration journey later this month.

Bluegrey Gnatcatcher

When we were kids we called these “bird berries.” Not sure what they’re really called.