Monarch Migration - 09 Sep 2019


Monarch Butterflies are migrating across the region. This past weekend dozens were flying across the channel at Lake Erie Metropark and heading west. I spent some time trying out the new Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens by practicing on the tiny butterflies as they bounced in the winds. Focus-tracking helped tremendously and allowed me a few flight photos.


I then returned home and spent the next couple of evenings exploring the lovely Quinlan Prairie out behind Brownton Abbey. The Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculate) is in bloom and the Monarchs are flocking to them by the dozens. With the late afternoon Sun in the west the butterflies and flowers glowing!











A couple of additional beauties in the form of Painted Lady and Pearly Crescent Butterflies were also found, and I relished the chance to photograph them.