Monarch butterflies pass through on their fall migration
butterflies were recorded 51 times in September 2026 across the region, with sightings continuing through late September.1 These are the migrating generation heading to overwintering sites in Mexico; in Michigan, peak migration occurs around mid-September, which aligns with observations here.2 The species is listed as Proposed Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.1
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