"All this past week I have noticed considerable numbers of monarchs, more than I have seen all year, suggesting the migration was at its peak here in southern Nebraska. One of our prairies in particular, which is largely dominated by late blooming forbs (sunflowers and the like), was full of monarchs fueling up for their migration. I guessed, correctly, that they would roost in the treeline immediately south of the prairie. On September 9, I counted a minimum of 400 individuals in a small section of that treeline. All seemed to be in excellent condition - they all looked very fresh, good coloring, no torn wings or battered individuals that I could see. The following day I saw far fewer on the wing, and could find none roosting at dusk, so I'm assuming they moved on."

— Calla Olson, September 9, 2016
   The Nature Conservancy, Nebraska Platte River Prairie Systems

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