Millions of Monarch Butterflies have died

[Catherine]

This is such a heartbreak. The monarchs had declined terribly. Efforts to stop logging in Mexico and to plant milk weed along the migration path have paid off. The population is fragile, but recovering.

Now the effects of severe spring storms have been accessed and millions of butterflies have died before they even started their journey.
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...8JpKGykJcQ

This is a terrible set back. I only hope that enough butterflies make it here where they can lay eggs in peace.

My monarch count this year is 3. Last year it was one. I even saw one in my yard. Now we just have to hope that the butterflies can recover in spite of the loses.