Date: 10/07/2015

Number: 1000

I am reporting for Judy and Tony Hall who own Gentry Springs Ranch 10 miles north of Junction on US HWY 83.

On 10/7 they observed 2 large groups of Monarchs roosting in the Pecan bottom along a creek and spring.

"The Monarchs arrived here yesterday (10/7) or maybe day before. They are roosting in pecans near spring. I would guess there are over a thousand. Same amount in pecans just north of house," said Judy.

There was ample amount of Frostweed, goldenrod and other nectar producing plants. Conditions are very dry, but areas near water and in deep soil have healthy plants. The following evening (10/8) the Monarchs were abundant, not all roosting, but drifting around in the creek area. The first coordinates are for the spring, these are for the creek N. of the house.

Junction, TX

Latitude: 30.6 Longitude: -99.8

Observed by: Martha
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