Mexico is famous as a wintering site for millions upon millions of Monarch butterflies. These butterflies spend the winter in the Mariposa Monaraca Biosphere Reserves in the states of Michoachan and Estado de Mexico.
Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to see them this winter. There's no doubt, though, that, as with the River of Raptors, this is one of the World's great wildlife spectacles.
Right now, their spring migration is underway. In their droves, they are returning to North America. As a result, hundreds of these fine insects have been passing through Tequisquiapan during the last few days.
I know they're on the move because they won't stay still for long enough to photo! But here's one from last autumn.
Here's a bit more info:
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