New Birth in the Backyard

Spring came early to Houston this year. We have already seen one clutch of White Wing doves hatch, fledge, and fly:

From Doves and Monarchs

and that was quickly followed by the Monarchs finding our Milkweed (aka Butterfly Weed) plants again. This led to caterpillars:

From Spring 2011 in the yard

Chrysalis:

From Doves and Monarchs

Development:

From Doves and Monarchs

and finally, Butterfly:

From Doves and Monarchs

Ah, the circle of life!