Hehe. I suspect you may have invisible wings. You’ve probably used them many times on those scary “flights” through life, and just not realised they’re there. 🙂
That’s wonderful; writing is so cathartic and empowering. My very wise friend Claire Delaney wrote this lovely book about finding our wings http://www.clairedelaney.net/home/littlewing
I do too, and I did think about it. The chrysalises are quite scattered though, and I don’t know where to focus the camera. I’d probably end up with tiny movement on the edge of the shot 🙂
Plus, it’s a nice afternoon and I quite like the idea of sitting out in the fresh air for a while.
Ooo, I love this. If it weren’t for the butterfly emerging, it would look like a sci-fi movie and I would warn everyone to stay away from those pods!! 🙂
You know, I think this is the first time I’ve seen a comparison of the butterfly emerging and the waiting chrysalises. There is no color green in the actual chrysalis. The butterfly isn’t green. So why does the chrysalis appear green when the butterfly is still inside? Most curious.
The chrysalis goes transparent when the butterfly is getting ready to emerge. Before that, I think there is probably some green pigment or light-reflecting/absorbing feature of the chrysalis shell before that which helps to camouflage it.
Thanks Yvette. He built it to keep the wasps out, as they were eating all (literally) the caterpillars. It has been perfect for that, but also giving protection from the very high winds and rain we’re having.
Thanks Amberly. I’m trying to time it right so I see one actually emerging from the cocoon, but that stage seems to be very fast. I went inside to make a coffee just before and missed one 🙂
Zimmerbitch 
You brought joy to my morning.
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Thank you so much Sally. The new butterfly brought much joy to us yesterday.
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I am also waiting to emerge with some wings. Lovely
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Hehe. I suspect you may have invisible wings. You’ve probably used them many times on those scary “flights” through life, and just not realised they’re there. 🙂
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You are so wise. I am actually writing a book about a twenty year long scary flight. Thanks for pointing this out for me.
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That’s wonderful; writing is so cathartic and empowering. My very wise friend Claire Delaney wrote this lovely book about finding our wings http://www.clairedelaney.net/home/littlewing
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I had no idea there were so many other cocoons waiting for their moment! How exciting to see them finally start to emerge!
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We counted 52 at one stage. Most of them have attached to the wooden beam of T’s “hatchery”, so it does look very busy there.
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52! It will be amazing if they all emerge around the same time!
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Wouldn’t it. Two hatched yesterday and one this morning already. I think I might have to move a chair out there so I can watch the show in comfort.
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Or setup a camera that captures all the action and then you can do an elapsed time video. I love those.
{please don’t ever suggest I try to set one up 😉 }
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I do too, and I did think about it. The chrysalises are quite scattered though, and I don’t know where to focus the camera. I’d probably end up with tiny movement on the edge of the shot 🙂
Plus, it’s a nice afternoon and I quite like the idea of sitting out in the fresh air for a while.
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Ooo, I love this. If it weren’t for the butterfly emerging, it would look like a sci-fi movie and I would warn everyone to stay away from those pods!! 🙂
janet
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I know what you mean Janet. For the last couple of weeks more chrysalises have been arriving daily and it’s looking quite surreal.
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How exciting!
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and you managed to get a photo of this moment – amazing.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie. It is so cool to watch.
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Oh a video would be amazing. I’m wondering if there is one on Youtube?
Leslie
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I found this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5QH3bGF4uU … AWESOME!
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I just watched it Su and it is amazing. Thanks for the link.
Leslie
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🙂
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How lovely! Many congratulations! 😄
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Thanks Sarah. We are very proud parents!
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You know, I think this is the first time I’ve seen a comparison of the butterfly emerging and the waiting chrysalises. There is no color green in the actual chrysalis. The butterfly isn’t green. So why does the chrysalis appear green when the butterfly is still inside? Most curious.
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The chrysalis goes transparent when the butterfly is getting ready to emerge. Before that, I think there is probably some green pigment or light-reflecting/absorbing feature of the chrysalis shell before that which helps to camouflage it.
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Cool. Thank for sharing the newton factoid.
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Su – this is not something we can see everyday – whoa – the sanctuary must be nice….
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Thanks Yvette. He built it to keep the wasps out, as they were eating all (literally) the caterpillars. It has been perfect for that, but also giving protection from the very high winds and rain we’re having.
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darn wasps!
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I LOVE it! I extra love it that you captured the first one.
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Thanks Amberly. I’m trying to time it right so I see one actually emerging from the cocoon, but that stage seems to be very fast. I went inside to make a coffee just before and missed one 🙂
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Good luck! I hope you catch one. 🙂
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