There were 11!!
Back in California now. First trip afield was to the Arden Bar Pond in the William B. Pond County Recreation Area along the North side of the American River.
Pipevine swallow tail butterfly @ William b pond recreation area, lower American river
Captured this pair of California Quails foraging on the trail before they flew up the tree as people were approaching with a dog.
Watching its mate explore a tree cavity nearby.
Female monarch left eggs on potted a. fascicularis and a. speciosa
eggs were laid 3/21/24; cats are now present on plants. Approximately 30.