The Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have mostly moved on towards their final destination. Only a few stragglers are left like this one clinging to the flower of a Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii).

North Texas

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Here's a Milky Way shot from a Joshua Tree forest in Death Valley back in July. Already dreaming about next season! #Photography

My son has learned he can pull his legs up and wrap them around stuff, so he now engages his inner koala and hangs onto my arm with all limbs. 💀