Preserving a Legacy

For 30 years, Journey North volunteers have heralded the arrivals and departures of migratory wildlife.

Greetings, 

El Rosario Sanctuary 

In El Rosario, the colony undergoes a graceful transformation, gradually descending from the La Virgencita area where it has resided throughout the season. Bright golden-brown clusters adorn the landscape, captivating onlookers with their exquisite and whimsical forms, illuminated by the sunlight. Mating activities are on the rise in El Rosario, with reports of potential triples involving two males and one female!

Western Monarchs Update

Warming temperatures and fair skies helped increase the number of monarch sightings this week, especially in California. This is a trying time when many overwintering monarchs are reaching the end of their life but their offspring are often hidden as immatures – eggs, larvae, or pupae - on milkweed or nearby plants.