Depending on weather/flowers/location, still lots of beautiful Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) at Presque Isle. These shots from Leo’s Landing off Presque Isle Bay.
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Also Common Eastern Bumblebee (Bombus impatiens) really enjoying the pollen on these Purple Thistle (Cirsium horridulum):
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