Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
The monarchs tend to return to the eucalyptus grove surrounding the wooden amphitheater about a quarter mile northeast of the central library building.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
The wooden amphitheater can be a relaxing place in the park, with bird songs, squirrels, hummingbirds, and monarchs all playing on the park grounds in the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
The eucalyptus grove. It can be hard to spot the monarchs, so the best strategy may be to have a seat and relax until you begin to notice their fluttery movements in the air around you.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
Most active in warm places and times, the sunny grassy areas around the groves tend to have some monarchs hidden away.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
A monarch butterfly clings to a eucalyptus branch at Huntington Beach Central Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
The monarchs, which overwinter in the park, tend to stick high in the trees and can be hard to spot at first. It's best to look for little licks of orange contrasting with the pale green leaves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
When their wings are closed, they can be even harder to notice, such as the monarch to the lower right.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
A monarch rests in the sunlight in Huntington Beach's Central Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
01/04/2018
Once you get used to looking for the monarchs, they become easier to spot high up in the eucalyptus branches.