Date: 10/08/2011

Number: 60

The peak Monarch migration has hit Dallas. Their numbers have been steadily growing over the past 2 weeks, and today there were approx. 60+ butterflies in the garden (at the same time). They fly around so much it's impossible to count them all. They nectar primariy on Frostweed and to a lesser extent, Mexican Sunflower and Gregg's Mistflower - but Frostweed is their favorite. If it wasn't for human gardens, there would be next to nothing for them to nectar on due to the drought in Texas this year. I made a short video today of all the action and posted it to www.youtube.com for all to see. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woGb3VyeIuc

Dallas, TX

Latitude: 32.8 Longitude: -96.8

Observed by: Matt
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