Date: 10/13/2006

Number: 1

At 10:30 a.m., I was watching a flock of Turkey Vultures that appeared to be migrating south when I begin to notice small birds with them. Closer examination revealed thousands of Monarchs migrating south riding the winds of the front that passed last night. Using 10X binocs, I found Monarchs from 200 feet agl to as high as I could focus (estimate 1000 feet agl).
Overtime I changed focus, more Monarchs came into view. None were seen at ground level.

Courtesy of Mike Quinn, Texas Department of Fish and Game

Tarpley, TX

Latitude: 29.6 Longitude: -99.2

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