Country Diary: Cycling with a Brimstone
One serene morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the sleepy veil of dawn, I embarked on a leisurely bike ride from my quaint village, filled with a…
Elderly Butterfly Overcomes Challenges After Finding a Loving Family
Towards the end of summer each year, countless monarch butterflies depart from their seasonal breeding grounds in Canada to evade the impending cold, embarking on a migration journey to the…
Rare Species to Grace California Coast with $1.5M Grant
Embark on a journey with the Mendocino Land Trust (MLT) and witness the spectacular return of Behren’s silverspot butterfly to the Northern California coastline! Fueled by a generous $1.5 million…
Revival of the Oregon Nickel-Sized Butterfly: A Triumph for Conservation Efforts
From the heights of Pigeon Butte in Oregon’s wild west, where the winds whisper through the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, a breathtaking tableau of the Willamette Valley unfolds.…
Great Monarch Migration Seems to Owe Success to White Spots on the Butterfly’s Wings
Monarchs are the only insects to attempt such a massive trek as the one from Canada to Mexico—and the success of this butterfly’s 3,000-mile journey may come down to how…