This morning, I read an article about the Monarch butterfly’s plight in the Washington Post. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a significant proposal to declare Monarchs a threatened species. Scientists are saying the species is on the decline. The article says that if the proposal is finalized, “the monarch would become one of the most widespread species ever protected under the 1973 law.” Losing pollinators, such as Monarchs, could impact our ecosystem. So, this is big news.
The above photo of a Monarch on milkweed was captured during one of my many visits to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. They are a joy to see anytime, anywhere.
If you liked this photo, you might also be interested in other posts that feature the same topics: Austin, Butterfly, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Milkweed, Monarch, Texas. That’s the story behind the shot. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Terri Webster Schrandt
We need to declare countless species endangered! Makes you wonder what we’ve already lost and those implications. Great message and beautiful monarch!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Terri. I agree with you about the list of endangered species.
philosophy through photography
Lovely click!
Interesting read about the endangered species.
Thank you, Egidio
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Philo.
philosophy through photography
Welcome, my friend.
Writing to Freedom
I’m glad there is talk of making them an endangered species while sad that we continue to wreak havoc on their habitat and environment in general.
Egidio Leitao
Isn’t that true?! It’s sad. Thanks for the feedback.
Writing to Freedom
I guess it’s up to each of us making better choices.
sandyjwhite
I hope it happens. I didn’t see a single Monarch this year and fewer butterflies each season.
Egidio Leitao
Oh, that is sad, Sandy. Thank you for the feedback.
Rebecca Cuningham
Thanks for highlighting the monarch’s plights. We have noticed an enormous decline of monarchs in the last ten years.
Egidio Leitao
I hear the same, Rebecca. It’s sad we have come to this. Thanks for your remarks.
Lindy Le Coq
Thank you for featuring this information, Egídio. My gardens are bird and butterfly habitat, though we don’t see Monarchs here. However, I did get some good shots at the Missouri Botanical Gardens when I visited last October. I will set aside time soon to visit your butterfly posts!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your comments, Lindy. I appreciate the feedback.
Anita
A lovely photo of this beautifull Monarch Egidio.
Unfortunately, there are many reasons to be concerned about the earth’s ecosystem and biodiversity. Your headline says it all.
Egidio Leitao
Anita, I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
Kathleen Jennette
We normally would see thousands here in California but sad to say, I didn’t see any last year or this. I hope we can turn this around.
Egidio Leitao
That is sad, I understand. Thanks for the feedback.