Monarch Migration Update: August 26, 2010 | ||||||||||
They're off! Flying, resting, and refueling, the monarchs are on their way to Mexico and excitement is in the air. Please watch for monarchs that are flying in "directional flight," resting at overnight roosts, or refueling at flowers in fields, gardens, or roadsides. We begin the season with a puzzle: what makes monarchs born at this time of year so special? Find out as you explore the highlights of the monarch's annual cycle. This Week's Update Includes:
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Welcome to Journey South's fall migration season! A cool wind came down from the north this week and fall migration began in a flurry. Overnight roosts were discovered from North Dakota to Ontario.
Watch the weather! Wanted: Your Monarch Sightings |
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The Migration: Maps and Journal Page | ||||||||||
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Puzzle and Slideshow: The Monarch's Annual Cycle | ||||||||||
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next Monarch Migration Update will be posted on September 2, 2010. |
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