Monarch Migration Update: April 29, 2010 | |||||||||
It's the end of April and a time of anticipation. Why are observers watching butterfly wings closely? What information will the wings reveal? Also this week, find out what historical maps say about this spring's migration. This Week's Update Includes:
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A female monarch in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, was visiting lilacs and dandelions. "She didn't appear too travel-worn. Could she be a first generation butterfly?" Mr. Conkling wondered. A butterfly was feeding in a backyard in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "The monarch was a healthy adult with no tattered wings. I don't believe it's a returning monarch, but one of the first spring generation," said Ms. Hawkins. Is the new generation here? Signs to watch for:
Watch
the Map: South winds are a-blowing!
Compare
the Years, Predict the Future
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The Migration: Maps and Journal Page | |||||||||
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Explore: Butterfly Wings: What Can You Learn by Looking Closely? | |||||||||
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Year-end Evaluation: Please Share Your Thoughts | |||||||||
Will you take a few minutes to complete our Year-end Evaluation? With your help, we can we document Journey North's reach, impact and value. We need comments like yours to keep the program going and growing.
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More
Monarch Lessons and
Teaching Ideas! |
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The Next Monarch Migration Update Will Be Posted on May 6, 2010.
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