By Gail Morris
June 06, 2019
Monarchs Expand Across the West!
Warmer temperatures finally moved into the Western states and monarchs reached Oregon and Idaho for the first time this season! But not all monarchs head North. Every summer, some monarchs head to the mountains instead. As we approach the Summer Solstice and the days begin to grow shorter, new sighting reports are important now as monarchs soon will lose their urge to migrate.
Nearing Northern Limits
Traveling in pursuit of milkweed, monarchs are nearing milkweed's northern limits - and the end of spring migration.
By Gail Morris
May 30, 2019
Unusually Cool Weather Continues!
Unseasonable low temperatures shattered records throughout the West as cool air and rain worked their way through the region. Even in the South, high temperatures hovered in the middle 70’s rather than the average highs this time of year near 100. Intense storms pummeled parts of California and late season snow covered the higher mountain terrains where monarchs are usually found in late May.