Well, the Monarch Butterfly(s) have begun the migration back to Southward to the Latin America Countries. Currently how long they will be in large numbers within the Refuge is any one's guess.

One observation is the importance of the milkweed plant for the Monarch and other butterflies. This family of plants are of nutritional importance to these "gliders" for mating purposes and food during these rest stops in the Refuge and private gardens.

Soon the sight od wild flowers and the beauty of winged insects will be replaced by the sounds of waterfowl species, Sandhill Cranes, and the Whooping Cranes as the Summer Season blends through Fall aand then into Winter.