Monarch Butterflies at Sperling Preserve, 2007-2008

Every winter, the Monarch Butterflies migrate to warmer climates, usually in Mexico. But there is a premier overwintering site near where I live in California - Sperling Preserve on Ellwood Mesa. Nestled in the preserve is a grove of eucalyptus trees, where the Monarch's hang like leaves for most of the winter. Beyond the preserve is a bluff overlooking the Pacific. Our butterflies definitely have good taste. ;-)