Monarchs went from 'where'd everybody go?' to bringing the whole extended family.
After fewer than a dozen monarchs two years ago, Western New York and the Adirondacks now see dozens — plus caterpillars
A local observer who counted fewer than a dozen monarch butterflies in Western New York two years ago says 2026 has brought a striking comeback. Dozens of monarchs are now appearing across Western New York and the Adirondacks, and they are being joined by caterpillars, a sign the insects are breeding here rather than just passing through. The observer called the monarchs abundant.
Source: After fewer than a dozen monarchs two years ago, Western New York and the Adirondacks now see dozens — plus caterpillars — r/UpliftingNews
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