Here is an excellent article from Mother Nature Network. The fate of the monarch butterfly seems to be following that of the honeybee. The number of monarchs arriving to overwinter in Mexico has dropped 59% this year. I mentioned this problem previously after having read Barbara Kingsolver's fascinating new fiction: "Flight Behavior." The monarchs and the honeybees are our canaries in the coal mine.
Where have all the monarch butterflies gone?
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
-----Irish Blessing
And a Happy St. Paddy's Day To Ye.....
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