Monarch Migration Update: March 14, 2013 |
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As we wait for the mass departure from Mexico, the first sightings are appearing in the north. When and where will monarchs travel to find what they need this spring?
This Week's Update Includes:
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Image of the Week | |||||||||||
Little Egg, Big Hope Photo: Elizabeth Howard |
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News: First Leaving, First Arriving | ||||||||||||
Mass Departure Imminent Estela estimates half as many monarchs in the sanctuary this week and thinks the mass departure is imminent. Butterflies were streaming down the hillside as she drove up to the sanctuary on Saturday.
Population at Record Low
First Sightings!
Fewer Sightings |
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Slideshow: Spring Migration: A Journey Driven by Needs | ||||||||||||
Spring is a critical time for monarchs. As one generation reaches the end of its life, a new generation begins. This slideshow introduces the essential questions about spring migration. Prepare students to predict the path monarchs will travel based on what the butterflies need and where their spring habitat is ready.
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Slideshow |
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Get Ready: Spring Migration About to Begin! | ||||||||||||
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Next update March 21, 2013 | ||||||||||||