Monarch butterfly spotted in Bloomfield during migration
A butterfly was observed 2026-09-08 in Bloomfield during the fall migration period.1 Monarchs are listed as Proposed Threatened under the Endangered Species Act, and this sighting documents the species' passage through the region as it journeys toward overwintering grounds in Mexico.2 Peak migration in New York occurs in September, making this the critical window for refueling during their thousand-mile journey.3
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