Monarch Migration Update: June 3, 2010 | |||||||||
Three months, two generations, three countries, three primary languages, and hundreds of miles. Look how far the monarchs have come! This week, take a month-by-month look at the migration and compare this year to past years. Also: Look at the holes on the monarch caterpillar. What do you suppose they are for? This Week's Update Includes:
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News: Mariposa Monarca to Monarch Butterfly to Papillon Monarque |
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They began as mariposas monarcas in Mexico. They became monarch butterflies when they crossed the United States and entered Canada. This week they became papillons monarques when they appeared in French-speaking Canada. Three sightings were reported from the Montreal region of Quebec. Here's one:
In Manitoba, a male monarch discovered a purple patch of flowering chives. Take a look at the photo and see the condition of this butterfly's wings. It has probably flown over 1,000 miles. Also Noteworthy:
Data visualizations: Two Ways to Look at the Migration |
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The Migration: Maps and Journal Page | |||||||||
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Year-end Evaluation: Please Share Your Thoughts | |||||||||
Please 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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Monarch Lessons and
Teaching Ideas! |
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The Next Monarch Migration Update Will Be Posted on June 10, 2010.
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