Watch for Monarchs
Monarchs from overwintering populations are nearing the end and their offspring are beginning to advance into summer breeding territories. With May just a few days away, migratory activity will accelerate over the coming weeks. Be on the lookout and report your monarch observations to Journey North.
This article delves into the remarkable journey of western monarch butterflies amid a series of weather-related hurdles. Despite facing fluctuating conditions, these resilient creatures persist in their migration toward summer breeding grounds. Through recent sightings across California and Arizona, from Litchfield Park to Placerville, we witness the monarchs' perseverance. The article also highlights the critical role of milkweed availability and the efforts of experts like Dr. Tom Landis and Linda Kappen in ensuring suitable habitats for monarchs. Join us in celebrating the triumphs and challenges of these majestic butterflies as they continue their northward journey.
This article delves into the remarkable journey of western monarch butterflies amid a series of weather-related hurdles. Despite facing fluctuating conditions, these resilient creatures persist in their migration toward summer breeding grounds. Through recent sightings across California and Arizona, from Litchfield Park to Placerville, we witness the monarchs' perseverance. The article also highlights the critical role of milkweed availability and the efforts of experts like Dr. Tom Landis and Linda Kappen in ensuring suitable habitats for monarchs. Join us in celebrating the triumphs and challenges of these majestic butterflies as they continue their northward journey.
Darlene Burgess passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Darlene Burgess was a Monarch Steward with Monarch Watch. Darlene was an active volunteer with Journey North submitting over 700 observational reports of monarchs and hummingbirds. From her post at Point Pelee National Park, a national park in Essex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, Darlene captured the fall migration of monarchs. We looked forward to seeing her monarch roost photos every year.