Date: 08/06/2011

Number: 3

Yesterday, Saturday August 6, I spotted three Monarchs along the Colorado River near Webberville, TX (southeast of Austin). One lady was tattered with most of one forewing missing.

In 2009, I spotted six monarchs along the river on August 1st. The river riparian ecosystem has about the only flowering plants or shrubs in the area due to drought.

Frost weed, a fall migration staple, are wilted and drying up. Trees are dying.

I am scheduled for next river trip on labor day, but I'll try to get out with a net before-hand.

Courtesy of Monarch Watch

Webberville, TX

Latitude: 30.2 Longitude: -97.5

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