August 2014, we all remember, made us all anxious. Internationally, things were bizarre. Here in the U.S., almost no Monarchs were seen. The fear of losing these magnificent winged beauties was saddening. Young kids have their cell phones, Xboxes, and all those other devices that monopolize their attention. Those privileged to not be so addicted, have the blue sky, flower blooms and Monarch butterflies. Monarchs that have seen Mexico and New Orleans, at least.

With ice covering almost everything this morning, we share this exhilarating images of the rest of the story. September 5th, and our heroine breakfasted that morning on the nectar of goldenrod blooms, millions of them from which to choose. We’re in Doak field, Raccoon Creek State Park in southwestern Pennsylvania. An 8 hour drive west from New York, New York.

She is truly a winged beauty. Her colors and hues fresh, and a winter antidote, for your eyes to savor. Agree?

The reports from Mexico are encouraging. Improved numbers, besting the dismal counts of 2014. Jeff is ecstatic. There will be Monarch butterflies to anticipate in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Kansas and Maine this year, G-d willing.

Jeff