The Monarch Butterfly’s fall migration is in full swing by early fall in North Texas. Coincidentally, the timing of the migration overlaps with the holding of the annual State Fair of Texas. With this in mind, the officials at Fair Park make sure there are plenty of butterfly friendly flowers in the park’s landscaping. The result is many excellent opportunities to photograph these attractive butterflies.

Notice the long proboscis used by the Monarch Butterfly to access the flower’s nectar.
Monarch Butterflies clustered on a Mexican Sage at the State Fair of Texas.
A female Monarch Butterfly feeding on Mexican Sage nectar at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.

Observation Details

County Dallas
City Dallas
Date Oct 11, 2005
Time of Day Afternoon
Temperature Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C)
Weather Clear
Habitat Recreation-Park
Type of Behavior Feeding
Gender Mixed
Maturity Adult
Observer Parul Jackson
Main Article Monarch Butterfly Observation Location

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