I was out doing my early morning jobs and I could see some fantastic light on the 'flats' below our farm .. I was very pleased that it was still there when I got back to get my camera..
This is the view from my back garden .. this looks to the east towards the 'Bombay' hills.. Think I am pretty lucky to have this every day ..
You asked how you tell the sex of a monarch. The male has two black spots on the lower wings when their wings are spread right out.