Reports along the California coast are decreasing as monarchs begin their annual spring migration. Ms. Morris notes that recent sightings of monarchs were mainly concentrated in Southern California, Las Vegas, and the greater Phoenix, Arizona area over the last two weeks. Stephanie Turcotte shares her final reflection on the overwintering season, noting the enduring charm of monarchs beyond the official count.

Monarch spring migration has begun! Reports along the California coast are decreasing as monarchs begin their annual spring migration. Only a few monarchs remain in Mexico.

Monarch spring migration has begun. Reports along the California coast are decreasing as monarchs begin their annual spring migration. Only a few monarchs remain in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Mexico.

Nuestras queridas mariposas Monarca han dicho adiós a sus sitios de hibernación, emprendiendo su épico viaje hacia el norte.

Our beloved Monarch butterflies have bid farewell to their hibernation sites, embarking on their epic journey northward!