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Llano River Rains Make for Nectar Recovery and a Welcoming Stop for Migrating...
What a difference an inch of rain makes! Two weeks ago we described a dreary Llano River scene: receding waters, parched riverbanks, drought-stricken tree roosts, and an absence of nectar that...
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Here’s How to Track the Monarch Butterfly Migration from Your Desk
The Monarch butterfly migration is underway. Early reports from Canada suggest they’re embarking on directional southward flight, the first sign that migratory behaviour is afoot. Next, they’ll...
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Butterfly FAQ: How to Tag A Monarch Butterfly in Six Easy Steps
One of the most common questions we get at the Texas Butterfly Ranch is how the heck do you tag a Monarch butterfly? Ready to tag some butterflies? It’s pretty straightforward, really. You’ll need a...
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Winds from the South Stall Migrating Monarch Butterflies on the Llano River...
Hundreds of Monarch butterflies were stuck in a holding pattern this weekend along the Llano River as 20-mile-per-hour wind gusts postponed their journey south. We observed several small roosts and...
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Monarch Tagged With Dr. Lincoln Brower in 2011 Texas Drought Recovered at El...
The same week I saw my FOS (First of Season) Monarch butterfly, more happy news came my way in the wake of the recent dreary Monarch butterfly population report. From the Texas Hill Country to...
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Caterpillar Cannibalism: Monarch butterfly caterpillar eats Monarch egg for...
I have heard that when Monarch caterpillars run out of milkweed to fuel their feeding frenzy en route to becoming a migrating butterfly, they can become cannibalistic. That makes Darwinian sense....
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Fall Equinox Kicks Off Meager Monarch Butterfly Migration
Today marks the Fall Equinox. Precisely at 3:44 PM Central Standard Time, the sun crossed the equator, marking the shortening of days after a day and night of equal measure. Equinox is Latin for...
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Don’t Miss a (Butterfly) Beat: How to Track the Monarch Butterfly Migration...
With recent rains and cooling temperatures, we’re hearing some upbeat news about the Monarch migration. Numbers will doubtless be low this year–probably the lowest in history. That said, the...
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San Antonio Butterfly Fans, Join us Monday for How to Tag a Monarch Butterfly
Many of us believe the Monarch butterfly should be declared the Official Insect of San Antonio. Given our geographic location in the heart of the Texas flyway and the dramatic butterflies’ intimate...
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Dr. Chip Taylor to Butterfly Breeders: Monarch Roosts May Occupy Only 1.25...
Dr. Chip Taylor, founder of Monarch Watch, told more than 100 butterfly breeders, enthusiasts and citizen scientists Saturday night that the entirety of this year’s migrating Monarch butterfly...
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How to tag a Monarch butterfly in six easy steps
NOTE: The following post ran in September of 2012, but warrants reposting today. Happy tagging! One of the most common questions we get at the Texas Butterfly Ranch is how the heck do you tag a...
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Monarch Tagged With Dr. Lincoln Brower in 2011 Texas Drought Recovered at El...
The same week I saw my FOS (First of Season) Monarch butterfly, more happy news came my way in the wake of the recent dreary Monarch butterfly population report. From the Texas Hill Country to...
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Caterpillar Cannibalism: Monarch butterfly caterpillar eats Monarch egg for...
I have heard that when Monarch caterpillars run out of milkweed to fuel their feeding frenzy en route to becoming a migrating butterfly, they can become cannibalistic. That makes Darwinian sense....
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Fall Equinox Kicks Off Meager Monarch Butterfly Migration
Today marks the Fall Equinox. Precisely at 3:44 PM Central Standard Time, the sun crossed the equator, marking the shortening of days after a day and night of equal measure. Equinox is Latin for...
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Don't Miss a (Butterfly) Beat: How to Track the Monarch Butterfly Migration...
With recent rains and cooling temperatures, we’re hearing some upbeat news about the Monarch migration. Numbers will doubtless be low this year–probably the lowest in history. That said, the...
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San Antonio Butterfly Fans, Join us Monday for How to Tag a Monarch Butterfly
Many of us believe the Monarch butterfly should be declared the Official Insect of San Antonio. Given our geographic location in the heart of the Texas flyway and the dramatic butterflies’ intimate...
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Dr. Chip Taylor to Butterfly Breeders: Monarch Roosts May Occupy Only 1.25...
Dr. Chip Taylor, founder of Monarch Watch, told more than 100 butterfly breeders, enthusiasts and citizen scientists Saturday night that the entirety of this year’s migrating Monarch butterfly...
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How to tag a Monarch butterfly in six easy steps
NOTE: The following post ran in September of 2012, but warrants reposting today. Happy tagging! One of the most common questions we get at the Texas Butterfly Ranch is how the heck do you tag a...
View ArticleMonarch Biology, Ecology & Citizen Science
Please join us for the most in-depth Monarch workshop in Texas! Monarch Watch Specialist, Cathy Downs, will teach you everything you need to know to participate in the protection and conservation of...
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Third Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival and Parade
Monarchs take flight at the 2017 high noon butterfly release. Photo by Matt Buikema Get your wings on for our third annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival! It takes flight at the Pearl with...
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