Back to this week's update. 

A Dry, Dusty Trip into the Monarch Sanctuary
"Basically the entire mountainside is as dry as a bone at this time of year," says Dr. Bill Calvert.
The mountains are volcanic, and the volcanic dust is as fine as baby powder. People often cover their faces with a bandana so they can breathe. Images courtesy of Dr. Lincoln Brower.

Dry season in monarch sanctuaries Dry season in monarch sanctuaries Dry season in monarch sanctuaries

Monarch Butterflies burst from colony. Michoacan, Mexico