published: 10/03/2023
Roost Activity
Illinois, Kansas, and Oklahoma were hotspots for fall roost reporting this week, with the leading edge around latitudes 34-35°N in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and northern Texas. Check out the Monarch Fall Roost map to see more observational reports submitted by Journey North volunteers.
published: 10/02/2023
Western Monarchs Update
Monarchs stretched across the Western States as their fall migration continued. They have been seen stopping to nectar on native sunflowers and rabbitbrush across the land but have also visited tithonia and butterfly bush in urban yards to refuel. Favorable temperatures and winds are helping them on their way.