Get Ready For One Of The Most Massive Monarch Butterfly Migrations We’ve Ever Seen In Texas

We Texans love to watch the bats migrate during the summer, but we don't pay nearly as much attention to another beautiful creature that does the same thing: the monarch butterfly. These stunning bugs travel to their winter home in Mexico during late September and early October, and we're lucky enough to have the opportunity to witness it. This year's migration in particular promises to be one of the most breathtaking yet. Here's why:

We all know that birds migrate southward in the winter to escape the harsh northern temperatures, and monarchs travel the same path to Mexico each year.

Fortunately for us, they usually pass through Texas, meaning we get the opportunity to observe the amazing spectacle during late September and early October.

Better still, the butterflies will be in a stage of life known as "super monarchs" during their migration this year. These creatures have a lifespan of ~80 days as opposed to normal monarchs that live for about a month.

These tiny animals are more important than you might think. They pollinate flowers, so they, as well as bees, help regulate the food chain of the entire planet.

In future years, consider planting milkweed or another plant that attracts the butterflies. Even if you didn't get around to that this season, you can still remove plants that harm them, such as black swallowwort and buddleia.

Have you ever watched a monarch butterfly migration before? Are you going to watch it this year?