As summer draws to a close, we are given a last look at some of the wonderful migratory species that inhabit Murphys Point for only a fleeting period of time, one of these being the Monarch Butterfly. It is important to appreciate these insects before they head for warmer climates.

After emerging from their chrysalis in late August, new monarch butterflies prepare to fly to central Mexico for the winter. At Murphys Point, the best place to see monarchs is the Lally Homestead, a habitat with an abundance of milkweed and other native wildflowers which provide food and shelter for larvae and adults alike. 🐛

Catch a glimpse of this beautiful butterfly before it begins a 3 000 kilometre journey, not to return until the following summer!