Posted in Massachusetts October 14, 2019 by

A Butterfly Migration Super Highway Could Bring Millions Of Monarchs Through Massachusetts This Fall

Every year, millions and millions of Monarch butterflies migrate from Mexico up to Canada and back down again, and when this magical phenomenon passes through the states, the sights are incredible. This fall, you’ll catch millions of butterflies traveling through Massachusetts as one of their migration super highways passes directly through our state. Once they travel down to the south, they overwinter until spring arrives. This phenomenon is highly studied by experts and can only be caught at certain times of the year… this is it. Keep your eyes peeled as millions upon millions of Monarch butterflies grace our state this fall.

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The annual fall Monarch butterfly migration is underway, and you can catch glimpses passing directly through Connecticut.
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Monarch butterflies are one of the few butterflies in America that actually makes a migration each year.
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Some of the species do not migrate, however. The Monarchs that do migrate tend to have larger wings and brighter colors.
These delicate butterflies are also bold and brave. Did you know that Monarchs can travel between 50-100 miles per day?
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The migration super highway, also known as the flyway, is the route in which they travel down to Mexico during cold temperatures.
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We're glad for the phenomenon, because it leaves for beautiful views that normally aren't possible.
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At nighttime, these butterflies rest in packs on trees and in bushes. Keep your eyes peeled!
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The Monarch fall migration is happening now through November, so make sure to be on the lookout for a glimpse of this natural phenomenon in Massachusetts.
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For more information, you can visit the U.S. Forest Service website right here.

Have you ever seen a swarm of Monarch butterflies travel through Massachusetts? Was it amazing? We’d love to hear about your thoughts and experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share your butterfly migration pictures with us in our Massachusetts Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us at #onlyinmassachusetts on Instagram for a chance to be featured!

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