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Black-chinned hummingbird nectaring on verbena.

Migrating monarchs, hummingbirds face scarcity of nectar, host plants

by Monika Maeckle March 6, 2021March 6, 2021

A reduced population of monarch butterflies is heading our way from Mexico, and migratory hummingbirds are not far behind.

Officials agree monarch butterflies belong on endangered species list, but still won’t protect them

by Monika Maeckle December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

monarch butterfly on purple mistflower

Monarch butterfly migration moves south, but numbers may be smaller this year

by Monika Maeckle September 26, 2020September 25, 2020

Monarch butterflies are heading to San Antonio

Fewer Monarch Butterflies Heading Through San Antonio This Spring

by Monika Maeckle March 21, 2020April 19, 2020

Experts Discuss Impact of Climate Change on Pollinator Migration

by Jackie Wang October 18, 2019October 19, 2019

Butterfly and Pollinator Festival Includes ‘Bat Man,’ Classes for Teachers

by Jackie Wang October 11, 2019October 12, 2019

A Monarch finds a nearby tree to perch itself on after being released.

Robust Monarch Butterfly Migration Arrives Late in Parched Texas

by Monika Maeckle October 10, 2019March 22, 2020

Indian paintbrush and Huisache daisies line the Interstate 10 median near Kerrville.

Good News for Butterflies: Timely Rains Boost Wildflowers

by Monika Maeckle April 20, 2019April 22, 2019

Grupo Mexico wants to reopen a copper mine in the one place on earth where the Monarch butterflies roost each fall.

Migrating Monarch Butterfly Population Climbs to Highest Level in 12 Years

by Monika Maeckle February 2, 2019January 31, 2020

San Antonio’s Wet, Cold Fall Triggers Disjointed, Late Monarch Butterfly Migration

by Monika Maeckle November 17, 2018November 18, 2018