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Kimberly - Shot In The Park

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Nature photographer, love all things outdoors. I mostly post photos but occasionally dive into politics. Liberal, ally, determined to make this world a better place. Check out my website here: https://shotinthepark.wixsite.com/my-site/online-store

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · 7d

Only another week or so of good pictures, but dang the #monarch migration is in full swing!

#pollinators #gardening #photographersofbluesky

A large group of monarch butterflies on blue sage flowers

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · 10d

Was in #Wichita for work this week but managed to sneak over to the Botanic
Garden and, wow, the #MonarchMigration was on full display!
#photographersofbluesky

2 monarch butterflies perched on pink cosmos flowers

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · 19d

Today’s the day!

#monarchbutterflies
#pollinators
#nature

Monarch butterfly chrysalis hanging from a zinnia leaf. Dark orange and black wings are visible indicating it’s close to emerging.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · 23d

I call this one of my "It's not pretty but..." photos. Because it's not pretty but there's something about this little robber fly that I find appealing.

#pollinators #photographersofbluesky

Robber Fly perched on cosmo flower bud with a cosmos in bloom on the right side

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · 29d

As far as native pollinator magnets go this Ironweed is nothing to sneeze at.

#photographersofbluesky
#nativeplants
#gardening

Monarch butterfly spread on purple ironweed flowers

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 21

This is the shot I've been waiting for! After watching #monarchs eclose the last few weeks, I finally caught one as it dropped out of the chrysalis. It only takes a few more minutes for the blood and other fluids to pump from its body to its wings - #nature is amazing!

#photographersofbluesky

Monarch butterfly with small wings and big body seconds after emerging from its chrysalis.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 20

This blue background is just a cushion on a back porch chair but I really like the color contrast.

#monarchbutterflies
#photographersofbluesky

Monarch butterfly hanging from chrysalis with blue ombré background

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 18

Apparently it’s Azure Blue Sage and it’s native - definitely adding it to my garden next year!

Monarch butterfly and orange fritillary on Azure Blue Sage.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 17

Thank you!

Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 17

Not sure what this blue flower is but after all the butterflies and hummingbirds I saw on it, I want to plant it next year.

#nativeplants #butterfly #photographersofbluesky

Pipevine swallowtail butterfly clinging to blue flowers on tall green plant

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 15

Beautiful day, beautiful bird.

#hummingbird #birds

Ruby throated hummingbird feeding from pink flowers.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 12

I don’t post videos often but this one makes me happy.
#monarchbutterfly #pollinators
#photographersofbluesky

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you!

Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 8

At first glance, I thought I missed this shot but the more I look at it, the more I like the way the #hummingbird is framed up inside the vine.

#birds
#photographersofbluesky

Ruby throated hummingbird in air looking through a vine at the camera.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lol, I read that as blue mouse eats hosta and spent way too much time looking for a blue mouse. I need more coffee!
😂 Beautiful shot.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 5

I’ve been obsessed with the #monarch caterpillars in my #garden this summer and this shot is one of my favorites.

#photographersofbluesky

Macro shot of Monarch caterpillar upside down on a milkweed leaf, busy eating at the tip.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 5

Here’s the thing: no one actually wants to wear the Cone of Shame. But if you have to wear one, it helps if you have an outfit to match.

#dogs #pets

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 4

Another lucky #ladybug!

#photographersofbluesky #nature

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you've never seen a #monarch eclose, I highly recommend taking some time to sit down and observe. It's an amazing process.

#photographersofbluesky #naturephotography #pollinators

Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Aug 31

I think tomorrow is going to be the day!

#monarchcaterpillar
#photographersofbluesky

Monarch butterfly in chrysalis. Butterfly wings and colors visible behind the transparent walls of the chrysalis

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Aug 20

Things that make me happy.
#monarchbutterflies
#pollinators
#photographersofbluesky

Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thank you!

Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Aug 19

Still not getting as many #hummingbird shots as I'd like this year but I'm trying!

#birds
#photographersofbluesky

Hummingbird in air curved around a red salvia bloom.

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Aug 18

Last week I watched a #Monarch zip around my #milkweed, laying eggs. This week, I've been zipping around the #garden, taking pics of caterpillars. This flower is literally the size of a pea, just to get a little perspective.

#phptographersofbluesky #pollinators

Newly hatched monarch butterfly on a tiny milkweed flower

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Kimberly - Shot In The Park @shotinthepark.bsky.social · Aug 16

Lots of #goldfinches in my garden lately and I’m loving their summer clothes.

#birds #photographersofbluesky

Male goldfinch eating seeds from a coneflower.

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