MONARCH BUTTERFLIES ARE BACK!

The Monarch butterflies are back overwintering at the Ellwood Nature Preserve in Goleta, Ca.. It is worth going there to witness this amazing phenomenon. It is best to get there in the early afternoon when the sun is shining to warm them up so that they are slightly more active and flying around. The trails can be very muddy after a rainy day. Follow the signs. They are located approximately in the center of the preserve in a grove of Eucalyptus trees. They certainly aren't there in the numbers that they used to be, but at least they are back. 
Do you know how to tell the difference between the male and female Monarch? Check out the photo on my website under "MORE..." and then go to the "KIDS" tab. Scroll down  to find out.