Published: 06/14/2023
Migrating Monarchs
Monarchs continue to approach the northern limits of their breeding range in Canada. The leading edge is hovering again this week as far north as Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (latitude 52°N).
Western Monarchs Update
After several weeks of sparse reports, the Western states lit up with monarch first sightings reports all the way into Canada this week. A sigh of relief is in the air as monarchs now cover the entire West. The Summer Solstice is near and soon monarchs lose the urge to migrate and populate their breeding grounds, expanding their population when the weather is favorable.
Published: 06/07/2023
Migrating Monarchs
Monarchs have made good progress and are being spotted as far north as Saskatoon, SK, with the leading edge hovering around latitude 51–52°N.
First observations of monarchs continue to pick up in Ontario, and monarchs are now being spotted in Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Dear Journey North Readers,
Spring migration is coming to a close for the southern U.S. and has leveled off for many in more northerly locations. The past couple of weeks there has generally been good flying weather, which has meant a steady stream of migration in many places, with a few waves of certain species showing up.
Published: 05/31/2023
Migrating Monarchs
The leading edge of migration is hovering between latitude 46–49°N. Southern Ontario and Manitoba are hotspots of activity. At this same time last year, there were no reports yet from Manitoba.
Explore our Monarch Adult (FIRST sighted) map to compare migration year-to-year.
Western Monarchs Update
New sightings were few as monarchs near the end of their spring migration. But Dr. David James journeyed to Trinity River in Northern California and shares his report.
Published: 05/24/2023
Migrating Monarchs
The leading edge of migration is still scattered between latitude 43-47°N. Activity remains high in the Upper Midwest and is picking up a bit in Southern Ontario. Farther east, reports are trickling in at a slower pace.
How far north will monarchs be next week? Explore our Monarch Adult (FIRST sighted) map and make a prediction.
Western Monarchs Update
Monarchs are flying north with new sightings in Northern California and Oregon. A new first of year sighting of monarchs in Utah has everyone sighing in relief as well as monarchs continue to expand their range! Monarchs will soon reach the end of their spring migration. They will stay in the local breeding grounds and increase in number over the summer months.