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Monarch butterflies from the winter reserve of "El Rosario" in Michoacan, Mexico.One of the most amazing experiences I have ever lived.
Fir-pine forest. Spending the winter here, waiting for spring to return to the United States and Canada in one of the great migrations of the animal kindom.
This year's report says it is one of the lowest number recorded of monarch butterflies to arrive to their winter grounds. It is very sad news.
Spotted on Jan 19, 2013
Submitted on Apr 5, 2013
10 Comments
Thank you Stefania
Thank you Sintija. It is one of the most wonderful nature experiences I've ever been.
I have always wanted to see that migration!!! :) In documentaries it looks so amazing! :)))
Great pictures! :)
gorgeous!
Thank you Carol.
Wonderful series Luis.
Thank you ReikoS for the link very interesting and sad info.
I saw an article about monarch population has declined due to extreme weather and changes in farming. Here is the article in New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/14/scienc...
Thank you Ali!
Very Sweet!