This Monarch butterfly emerged from the chrysalis a few moments ago. A minimum of two hours is required for the wings to harden before release to the wild.
Five wait off stage for their turn to fly.
Rainy weather forced us to leave her resting a full 24 hours.
Here are two videos of a Monarch release from 2020.
Michael Stephen Wills Photography 
Thank you Michael! One of nature’s most beautiful and grateful creatures.
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