Scientists and volunteers explain where to go, when to visit, and how to support this beautiful species. Monarch butterflies migrate to California each fall to escape cold weather and cluster in ...

Known for their striking orange-and-black wings, monarch butterflies are among the most recognizable insects fluttering about. But beyond their beauty, they are best known for their epic migration, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- When this monarch butterfly hits the sky it won't be traveling alone. In fact, an energetic team of researchers will be following along with a revolutionary technology that's ...

You don’t want to miss them.

Amid the eucalyptus groves at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, local bug enthusiast Sasha Hernandez squinted through the draping green leaves, searching for flashes of black and orange — the ...

Citizen scientists and volunteers have counted over 233,300 monarch butterflies across the western United States as part of Xerces Society’s 27th annual count. Despite ongoing efforts to save the ...

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Surf spots for all levels, lagoon and pier fishing, and a seasonal monarch butterfly migration make this 17-mile California beach a standout on the coast.

U.S. wildlife officials announced a decision Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved ...

Monarch butterflies are en route to Michigan with the nearest sighting in northern Indiana, according to migration maps.