The great monarch butterfly migration, Mexico

Witness one of nature’s most incredible migrations at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These dappled burnt-orange insects flock to the reserve in their millions, their beating wings creating the sound of rain pattering on a tin roof. They literally bend branches with their concerted weight and collectively create a feathery haze on every surface.

Monarchs are particularly known for their lengthy annual migration from North America to Mexico and back again. These tiny winged insects are even said to transit from Bermuda to Great Britain! No one truly understands why these creatures make such a dangerous journey.

This annual carpeting of the reserve occurs regardless of the obstacles every autumn and simply shouldn’t be missed.