Monarch Resting Grounds
 

This Halloween my dad and I went to Santa Cruz to the Monarch Resting Grounds. It was amazing! So many butterflies, it was like every tree was alive with fluttering oranges and yellows!

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I really suggest checking this place out, the monarchs should be there all through November! Right near the boardwalk there is a park and if you walk about a three quarters of a mile you'll reach the Resting Grounds.

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Afterward we went to the pier and watched a couple whales, sea lions and otters playing amongst the ships and canoes.

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nice stuff

very nice photos you have there, looks like a good place to take the wife and kids :thumbup:

You should! I highly recommend it. There were a few little ones there that were SO cute. One of them tried to talk to the butterflies. He'd run to them and say, "Hello little guy! Hey!" SO cute.

Great pics!!!

Thank you!! :D :hello: :photo:

Cool stuff but where's the S2000?! Belongs in Photography forum. :photo:

Look. An S.
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P.S If a Mod wants to move it, be my guest.

Cool pictures! The caterpillars are legit!