Two More Female Butterflies Emerge Today

Well, yesterday, we decided to release the one female butterfly that had emerged.  Well, this morning we awoke to find two more females have emerged.  You might remember that our first batch of butterflies was mostly male.  So far, this batch is exactly the opposite--all girls so far. 

There is only one caterpillar left to pupate, so this batch is all but done.  My son Joshua found three other chrysalises that are starting so change color.  So, we'll have several butterflies within the next 24 hours if all goes well.,

If you are a teacher or educator in the Corpus Christi Texas area, and are interested in raising Monarchs with your class, feel free to contact me for further information and support.  I'm hoping many will help raise some for release this October for the fall migration.

Happy Monarching!


Caleb, Janae & Joshua Warren

savethemonarch1@gmail.com

(So far, this batch is all females...3 and counting.)

(Two new female Monarchs emerged today.)

The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies

This weekend, I purchased a new dvd on the Migration of the Monarch butterflies.  It was  PBS NOVA special aired last year.  It is available on regular dvd or Blu-Ray high definition.















(Regular DVD)         (Blu-Ray DVD)

The video photagraphy is stunning.  They researched their subject well.  The tracing of the annual migration of Monarchs is true aweinspiring.  They also highlight the dangers that Monarchs face as they migrate - both natural and manmade.  I know you will enjoy it. It will make a great teaching tool for parents and teachers alike.  It's a great video to help you learn the basics about this facinating creature.  Like they say in the movie, there really isn't anything else in the natural world that quite compares with the Monarch butterfly.

Happy Monarching!


Caleb & Janae Warren
savethemonarch1@gmail.com