March 27, 2019
Dear friends,
The moment for our farewell to Monarchs this season has arrived. On Monday, March 25 our regal butterflies simply decided it was time to leave. Most had already left by the time I arrived to El Rosario Sanctuary at 8-9 am.
The rains paused and warm temperatures swept through the California coastal regions this weekend. Now citizen scientists are hiking trails to look for monarchs and to check if milkweed is up in the nearby foothills. We look forward to hearing from them as they return and share their news. Unfortunately, more rain is coming this week.
Monarchs poured into Texas in substantial numbers during the past week. The migration's leading edge is now 950 miles from Mexico's overwintering sites. Western Population: Where are they now?
