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 Connecticut 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 year, and this is it. Keep your eyes peeled as millions upon millions of Monarch butterflies grace our state this fall.
The annual fall Monarch butterfly migration is underway, and you can catch glimpses passing directly through Connecticut.
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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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Monarch butterflies are one of the few butterflies in America that actually makes a migration each year.
Douglas Sacha/Moment via Getty Images Some of the species do not migrate, however. The Monarchs that do migrate tend to have larger wings and brighter colors.
We’re glad for the phenomenon, because it leaves for beautiful views that normally aren’t possible.
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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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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 Connecticut.
Sandra Hudson-Knapp/Moment via Getty Images 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 Connecticut? 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 Connecticut Nature Lovers group on Facebook, or by tagging us using the hashtag #onlyinconnecticut on Instagram for a chance to be featured!
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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.
Tomas Vrba and Lindsey Parkinson/500px Prime via Getty Images
Moelyn Photos/Moment via Getty Images
Mint Images - Frans Lanting/Mint Images RF via Getty Images
Sandra Hudson-Knapp/Moment via Getty Images
For more information, you can visit the U.S. Forest Service website right here.
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