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Mark Martin giving instructions to volunteers
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It is easier to net Monarchs when they are nectaring
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The Monarch is carefully taken out of the net.
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the tag is placed over the large, mitten shaped cell (discal cell) on the underside of the hindwing of the monarch.
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"The discal cell position is closer to the center of lift and gravity for the butterfly and will not impede flight. More importantly, this tagging method appears to be less harmful to the butterflies." Monarch watch,org
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Waiting for the Monarch to land.
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Happy Capture!
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Monarch Release
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Monarch Release
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Note the two pheromone sacs on the lower half of the wings. This indicates this Monarch is a male.
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Stiff Gentian
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Monarch Tagging
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The "Maestro" returning with a Monarch
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Off to Mexico!
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Returning from the Tall Grass Prairie with a Monarch
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Applying gentle ,firm pressure to adhere tag
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Monarchs are attracted to Liatris
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Monarchs are attracted to Liatris
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Returning with a Monarch
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Male Monarch release
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Seaching for Monarchs in the Tall Grass Prairie
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Monarchs Nectaring on Liatris
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Capturing a Monarch with a butterfly net
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Bringing a Monarch in for Tagging
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Applying a tag to a Monarch
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Releasing a Monarch-Have a Safe Journey!
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Linda Pils searching for Monarchs
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Badger Hole