...and we brought home a caterpillar...
...well Scout had been foraging for milkweed every day and making sure he had fresh food and water in his little cage...and guess what...he turned into a butterfly...
...we waited just a little while to make sure his wings were dry...
...and then Scout took him outside and let him go...
...he flew away so quickly that I barely managed to get a picture...
...here he is resting for a bit...before he starts his long flight south...
...bon voyage...
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You sound like you're running a regular zoo over there! It looks like it's been a great summer for Scout.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing that they will mature even in captivity. How cool that you got to see that. MOM
ReplyDeleteThe is amazing! They love the milkweed!
ReplyDeleteyes, that is awesome! who needs the discovery channel with you around?? love, k
ReplyDeleteHow cool!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!! that's my favorite kind of butterfly. :) lora
ReplyDeleteI remember a cartoon from many years ago, two caterpillars were looking up at a butterfly which was flying above them. One caterpillar says to the other caterpillar - you would never get me up in one of those!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Scout on another successful wildlife project. Has he read 'My Familly and Other Animals' by Gerald Durrell?
Scout is wonderful at taking care of little creatures!
ReplyDeletethe fish, the caterpillar!!
Maybe it will be his career one day :)
SheilaC
I love it! What a caring sweetie, your Scout! Peace, Angela (Peach Coglo)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes! Amazing!
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