D.O.C. News on the Wing

News on the Wing

Butterflies Return to Mexico

February 21, 2003

There’s a forest near Mexico City, Mexico. Why are the trees black and orange? It’s the wings of 500 million monarch butterflies. Scientist, tourists, and locals are thrilled. Mrs. Elva M. Cruz said, “Oh, they’re so pretty! They come in October and leave in March.
January 2002 was a tough month in Mexico. There was a hard rain, frost, and very cold weather. Sadly, three-fourths of the butterflies died. Dr. Juan R. Campa said, “Some of them lived. We didn’t know what would happen to them. Luckily, they flew to Texas, Florida, and other states. Their offspring have now come back. These offspring will continue to travel to some of the same places their parents did.”


Robins Flock to Virginia

February 23, 2003

Usually, Virginia has some robins. This February, there are millions more. Dr. Greg K. Hill said, "Many of these birds are from states like Georgia. They go to New Jersey, New York and northern states for the summer. They’ll stop in Virginia, and then fly on.”
Dr. Hill also said that December, January, and February were very cold. The ground in the Northeast is still frozen. The birds can’t find worms, insects, or any other food there. They’re staying in Virginia instead of flying north. Folks in Richmond, Yorktown, and Norfolk are happy. Mrs. B.K. Marks said, “Wow, I love their singing!”

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