Monarch field notes

Learn from every migration season

Clear field guidance for recognizing seasonal patterns, recording stronger sightings and observing monarchs responsibly.

Migration patterns

How to read monarch migration patterns

Follow seasonal movement without mistaking a single observation for the whole migration.

September 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Sightings

What makes a monarch sighting useful?

Record the details that help you—and other observers—understand what happened in the field.

September 18, 2026 · 4 min read

Tracking tips

Track monarchs without disturbing them

Practical ways to observe, photograph and record monarchs while protecting butterflies and habitat.

September 18, 2026 · 4 min read