Monarch butterflies wintering in California rebound

Monarch butterflies make regal recovery in north state, California

After plummeting 99.9%, populations of monarch butterflies increase 165-fold over two years since habitat restoration brought pollinator-friendly plants to sites in Chico, Oroville and other areas …

Monarch butterflies wintering in California rebound

The population of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has rebounded for a second year in a row after a precipitous drop in 2020, but the population of orange-and-black …

Second Consecutive Monarch Butterfly Population Rebound Has Butterfly Fans Just Thrilled

While the migrating monarch butterfly population is still down 80% over the last 30 years, it’s estimated there are nearly 100,000 more of the winged critters in California right now compared to their numbers in last year’s annual trek.It’s that time of year when parts of the Bay Area will see migrating monarch butterflies as the beautiful bugs' November journey from the Pacific Northwest hits the California coast, and then they head inland. But…

Monarch butterflies rebound while wintering in California

The population of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has rebounded for a second year in a row after a precipitous drop in 2020, but the population of orange-and-black insects is still well below what it used to be, researchers announced on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Monarch butterflies wintering in CA rebound for 2nd year in a row

Monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast are rebounding for the second year in a row, after 2020 saw levels that put the insects closer to extinction.

Monarch butterfly numbers rebound in California

The population of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has rebounded for a second year in a row after a precipitous drop in 2020 – but the population of orange-and-black insects is still well below what it used to be, researchers said.