Whether you’re a butterfly fanatic or simply interested in nature, the monarch butterfly is worth a study. Beautiful and ...

A: Some of our earliest-flying butterflies can be seen on mild winter days and early spring. They include the Eastern comma and its look-alike, the question mark, as well as the mourning cloak.

They return to their northern breeding grounds in early spring. The Ivey-Caldwell family searches for butterflies at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge near Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Much of the “early spring” has to do with the warm start to 2023. Much of the South and Southeast are off to their top-10 warmest years on record, ... One example is the monarch butterfly.

Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens is home to 104 acres of protected wildlife. Hundreds of plants, animals and insects fill the forest, including the monarch butterfly.

Shade-loving perennials that shine in early spring gardens. By Betty Montgomery Special to The Post and Courier; Mar 22, 2025 ... and they are a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.

When out and about in Monroe County this spring, don’t forget to pay attention to what butterflies are flitting around. Local social media pages have noticed an early arrival that, while common ...