Spring has sprung, so it’s only right that we honor one of the most beautiful migrations in nature every year. For Floridians, the Monarch migration is especially important, not just because of the migration path from Central Mexico, but also because they have been choosing Florida as their home, too. Grab a front-row seat this spring to watch the monarch butterflies in Florida.
Migration is not just for the birds — every year millions of monarch butterflies travel over 2,000 miles to make the migration for winter.
Are the monarch butterflies in Florida? There sure are! While the destination for many of the butterflies is Central Mexico, many of the monarchs head to Florida for winter instead.
Floridians are lucky enough to have millions of monarch butterflies not only call their state home but also as a stopping point during the spring months.
When do monarch butterflies migrate through Florida? While it is true that the best time to see monarch butterflies in Florida is around the end of August, Floridians can still witness the spring breeding for millions of butterflies looking for warm weather.
One of the most beautiful places in Florida to see the monarchs is St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
This is the last stop for thousands of butterflies before they venture across the Gulf of Mexico.
So when you plan your visit to St. Marks during the fall months or for the spring migration back, you’re sure to witness a natural occurrence that is as spectacular as you could imagine.
Have you ever had a front-row seat to this natural show before? Share with us some of your favorite places to snag a view of monarch butterflies in Florida in the comments section!
Also, if you want another natural attraction to check out in Florida, pay a visit to Punta Gorda to check out this 30-acre art and botanical garden.
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