Date: 10/05/2008

Number: 1500

Wave 2- Unbelievable! 1,000-1,500 Monarchs found northeast of town roosting and nectaring in a stand of old trees and crownbeard. Everywhere we walked flushed out 25-50 Monarchs. The wind has been blowing from the south since Friday. The Monarchs have been stalled here due to the strong southerly winds. The winds will change back to the north on Tuesday, and should send them on to Texas. Such a joy to see so many Monarchs in one place, but I'm sure the strong winds have been hard on them. Golden crownbeard is very vital for the Monarchs in Oklahoma this time of the year, when so much other vegetation is past its prime.

Kingfisher, OK

Latitude: 35.9 Longitude: -98

Observed by: Linda
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