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Western Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) trying to catch a little warmth on a cool February day. CA.. Usually within the next few days or weeks they will start to migrate away from their wintering areas. There are at least four mating pairs in this image.
©Tom & Pat Leeson
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