# @nationalparktrust on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-qHFgkze4a
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22355343-nationalparktrust-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/3f9200f983.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-14T17:02:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Trust (@nationalparktrust) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparktrust

## Caption

We're sure you've seen these beautiful creatures fluttering around! With their iconic orange and black wings, #MonarchButterflies are about to migrate south to overwintering sites in central Mexico. So keep your eyes open - this may be your last chance to see them this summer! 

🔍 Spotting Tips:

🦋 You'll find them basking in the sun, particularly in open fields and meadows.
🦋 Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to observe them.
🦋 Look for milkweed and other nectar-rich flowers in your garden that attract Monarchs.

#WildlifeWednesday  #ButterflyMigration #NaturePhotography #ButterflyWatching #ButterflyGarden #NationalParkService  #JoshuaTreeNPS #BandelierNPS #Butterflies 

📸: NationalParkService
Image 1 & 2: Monarch in JoshuaTreeNPS 
Image 3: Monarch in BandelierNPS

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## Tags

butterflies, butterflygarden, naturephotography, bandeliernps, butterflymigration, butterflywatching, nationalparkservice, joshuatreenps, wildlifewednesday, monarchbutterflies

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