The annual Monarch Butterfly migration is well underway. During September Long Island sees an influx of these beauties as they head south for their Mexican overwintering sites. Amazingly, Monarchs migrate as far as 3,000 miles (not unlike some whales and birds). Just where do they spend much of the summer months? Recent research indicates that these guys are actually from the midwest and fly above the Appalachian mountains! So, it would appear as though they are just "passing through" when their numbers fill the beach above Fire Island. Enjoy the show while it lasts....
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