Eastern Monarch Fall 2022 Report #5

Published: 11/08/2022

Late Travelers Along Central and Eastern Flyway

Migration is slowing down but there are still scattered reports along the Central and Eastern Flyways. In previous years, were monarchs being spotted in these areas so late in the season? Explore our migration maps and compare.

Owen in Mason, MI: “Feeding voraciously for several hours on Aster oblongifolia (a southern US native) in my garden.” (11/03/2022)

Julie in Kiptopeke, VA: “We saw 9 Monarchs on the blue mist flowers at Kiptopeke State Park.” (11/05/2022)

Laura in Port Colborne, ON: “Late monarch on the beach at Morgan’s Point Conservation Area near Port Colborne. I sure hope it makes it to Mexico.” (11/05/2022)

Gulf Coast Activity

Toward the end of October and in the first week of November, activity was high along the Gulf Coast but migration is starting to slow in this region as well.  

Anita in Gasque, AL: “[40] monarchs on the Little Lagoon Boardwalk area near 1615 Sandpiper Lane. The Monarchs were feeding on native wild flowers and shrubs along the walk. They were flying in pairs, singles and at one point about 6 flew by me together. Some were landing in the grassy areas on the side of a walkway between piers. It was about 5 pm, temperature was about 70 degrees.” (10/30/2022)

En Route

Journey North volunteers in Texas are noting a drop off in numbers, but north of Biosphere Reserve in Mexico reports are steady as more monarchs approach overwintering grounds. 

Jim in Dallas, TX: “Only 1 today, a male with a damaged left forewing, on mistflower before rain started.” (11/07/2022)

Maria Eugenia Mendiola in Mesita del Tigre, Guanajuato, MX: “127 monarchs per minute, clear skies, no wind.” (11/05/2022)