She was annoyed that I was trying to take a picture. She swooped aggressively up and back from the grape arbor to the volunteer milkweed stand by the new well. I thought if I stood still enough she would settle but instead she watched me. She flew far off to the garden so I stepped away thinking I had lost my moment. As soon as I turned my back, I happened to glance back and she was again at the milkweed, desperately trying to find a spot to lay eggs. I bothered her again by trying to focus my camera in her direction. Finally, she gave up and sat still while I snapped a photo with every step closer.
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