The Monarch Butterflies are Back
by Marlin and Laura Hum
Title
The Monarch Butterflies are Back
Artist
Marlin and Laura Hum
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
We were thrilled to see several monarch butterflies in the Gananoque area in the summer of 2018. Photographed on the Rideau Canal near Gananoque, Ontario, Canada.
“The number of monarchs that overwinter in Mexico is far below what they were in past years: There has been a decline of more than 80% over the past 20 years. Two decades ago, the butterflies occupied as many as 44 acres of trees, according to Monarch Watch.
In addition to bad weather, illegal logging and habitat destruction are the main threats to the butterflies, according to Rickards. “But how many monarch butterflies arrive to hibernate to the mountains of Mexico depend on how many can survive during their migration route in the United States, Canada and Mexico,” he said.
Increased use of herbicides in the U.S. have hurt the prevalence of milkweed, which monarch caterpillars feed on, risking their survival, the Associated Press said.
“We could lose the monarch butterfly if we don’t take immediate action to rein in pesticide use and curb global climate change,” said Tierra Curry, a senior scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity.
A 2016 study by the U.S. Geological Survey concluded that because of ongoing low population levels, there is an 11% to 57% risk that the eastern monarch migration could collapse within the next 20 years." (from USA Today)
This monarch butterfly photo has been featured in the following Fine Art America groups:
ABC Group 08/02/2018.
Wildlife One a Day 08/05/2018.
Travel Art 08/12/2018.
Your Very Best Photography 08/13/2018.
Canadian Wildlife Photographers 08/13/2018.
Groovy Butterflies 10/06/2018.
The Natural World 12/16/2018.
500 Views 10/17/2019
1000 Views group 05/13/2020
10 Plus 04/27/2021
The Outdoor Photographer 04/27/2021
Canada 04/28/2021
Wonder of Wings 04/28/2021
Your Story of Art 04/29/2021
Red Maple Gallery 05/01/2021
Just Perfect 05/02/2021
Covid-19 Mask group 05/04/2021
Visions of Spring Glances of Summer Special Feature of the Week 08/04/2021
Go Take a Hike Photography group 04/19/2023
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July 28th, 2018
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Comments (101)
Larry Kniskern
Congratulations, Marlin and Laura – your butterfly on a flower has been featured by the Go Take a Hike Photography Group! Feel free to add it to the 2023 Featured Images thread in the group discussion board for archive.
Kathy M Krause
Marlin and Laura, congratulations on your gorgeous monarch on a milkweed being selected as “Special Feature of the Week” in our group “Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer!” Love those monarchs! LF
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on the selection of this beautiful art as Special Feature of the Week in the Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer group! l/f
David Beard
Congratulations, Marlin and Laura, on having this wonderful work chosen as one of the Special Features of the Week in the VISIONS OF SPRING - GLANCES OF SUMMER group.
Dora Sofia Caputo
Congratulations Marlin and Laura! Happy to tell you that your fabulous capture of a beautiful Monarch Butterfly has been selected as a Special Feature of the Week and is being featured on the home page of the Visions of Spring - Glances of Summer Group. Thank you for sharing your fine artwork with our Group. F/L
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing photograph is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Jordan Hill
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive
Marlin and Laura Hum replied:
Thanks so much, Jordan, for featuring The Monarch Butterflies are Back!
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