Fun Clicks

Chasing Butterflies!

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:57:00 +0000

Every year from October to February, Pacific Grove is home to the migrating Monarch Butterflies who fly almost 2000 miles to overwinter in the fog-covered pine forests. What makes this migration truly amazing is that unlike many other migrating animals, several generations of butterflies live and die before the next batch migrates. Scientists believe they are guided by the earth's magnetic fields to this spot. The best place to see this is a small park in Pacific Grove, quite simply named The Monarch Grove Sanctuary.

We reached the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary pretty early in the morning (around 9 a.m.) - the ideal time being somewhere around 12 - and it took us a while to spot the few butterflies that were on the ground. Having read about "clumps of butterflies," this was quite a disappointment. After a while, we noticed people pointing up into the trees, and there we finally saw them - one of two at first..

...and then we noticed the clumps! These butterflies clump together and hang from the trees, the clumping helps them to get warmth from each other. As the sun's rays start to warm them up, they open their wings and start to fly around. Until then, they are a little difficult to notice.

If you are in the Monterey Bay area around October-February, take some time out from beach and the honking seals at the pier and take a detour to Pacific Grove. It's definitely worth it.

Address: Is a little difficult to find. Just look for the Butterfly Grove Inn. The park is a small, picket-fence enclosed area right next it. Entrance is free, but do dress warmly - it tends to be a little colder under the trees.

Monarch Grove Sanctuary,

Ridge Road,

Between Lighthouse Ave. and Short St.

Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Phone: 831.648.5716

Love Is In The Air

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:35:00 +0000

The Painted Ladies

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:20:00 +0000

Tee Away

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:10:00 +0000

At the Pebble Beach Golf Course, the venue of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

California Coastline Vol. I

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:12:00 +0000

A Dog Named Doodle

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:46:00 +0000

The Ghost Tree, 17-Mile Drive

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:41:00 +0000

On the Road

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:21:00 +0000

Colour and Contrasts

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:32:00 +0000

Shoreline Lake, Mountain View

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:17:00 +0000

Test Drive

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:34:00 +0000

To A Happier New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:34:00 +0000

Stroll Through the Shadows

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:29:00 +0000

Surf Ninja

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Surfer at Half Moon Bay State Beach

Birdwatching Vol. 4

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:23:00 +0000

Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:16:00 +0000

Nothing but Blue Skies Do I See

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:42:00 +0000

Photo taken at the Half Moon Bay State Beach, San Mateo County

Best Seat In the House

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:45:00 +0000

Birdwatching Vol. 3

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:42:00 +0000

Standing Tall

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:34:00 +0000

Countdown to Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Birdwatching Vol. 2

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:03:00 +0000

Unsure of the name of the bird - any help would be great :) :)

The Early Bird's Lunch

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:52:00 +0000

Countdown to Christmas: Shopping Carts

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:17:00 +0000

Color Blocking

noreply@blogger.com (FunClicks) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:24:00 +0000