Tracking spring monarch migration and milkweed phenology
Published: 02/02/2022
Dear friends,
Despite the travel restrictions across the world, people are still visiting the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve to view the extraordinary phenomenon of overwintering monarchs in Central Mexico.
Published: 02/02/2022
By Bob McClennen
Monarch season started for us at the end of July when we developed a routine for doing a monarch count at Cape May Point. We found that there were quite a few monarchs present even in late July and early August, although these were probably breeding monarchs, not migrating. At least until the middle or end of August.
Published: 02/02/2022
Dear Western Monarch Friends,
Monarch reports this week reveal larger numbers of monarchs rather than only singletons of earlier years. Southern California sightings include 50 and even 100 monarchs flying in nearby trees and nectaring on flowers. Warmer temperatures are making monarchs more active as well creating “waterfalls of monarchs” further north in Pacific Grove!