Estela Romero, Environmental Educator
Angangueo, Michoacán, México
Every week, from November to March, Estela Romero writes articles describing monarch activity within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Ms. Romero's articles focus on Sierra Chincua and El Rosario Sanctuaries. We have captured her articles through the years in this archive collection.
19 January - 25 January 2021
What have the birds in the Arboretum been up to this past week?
I think this time of year we don't have a lot of different birds so my reports tend to be a bit repetitious. I'm looking forward to spring when new birds start migrating through the Arb. Be that as it may, the activity in the main part of the Arb is about as follows.
Published: 01/20/2021
Surprisingly, the cold winter wave we have had for the last few days broke and today we have had a rather nice, sunny day – a welcome relief after several hailstorms near México and Toluca City.
Published: 01/20/2021
12 January - 18 January 2021
Soon there will be quite a change in our country. A whole new administration will take over. Let's hope it happens peacefully. In celebration of this event I've included a photo of a Bald Eagle, the national emblem of our country. I believe it also symbolizes the strength of our country and of our democracy.
05 January - 11 January 2021
There's a lot we could talk about but I'm going straight to the main topic of this report - birds! If you're feeling down I suggest a good walk in nature with the addition of finding some birds would really help pick you up. At least it has helped me and I hope it works for all you too.
Published: 01/06/2021
In December, the US Fish and Wildlife Service shared a long-awaited decision on whether or not monarch butterflies should be included on the endangered species list. The agency determined that while the monarch migration was indeed endangered, they would not be granted protected status at this time.
29 December - 04 January 2021
Somehow just saying 2021 feels better for multiple reasons. Let's hope that feeling becomes a reality!
22 December - 28 December 2020
2020 is coming to an end in just a few days. I'm sure all of us will be glad to put that one behind us. Let's hope the new year, 2021, will bring us some relief from Covid-19, the renewal of in person visits with family and friends and maybe even the return of our Tuesday morning bird walks.
