Date: 10/26/2016

Number: 150

I am in Duncanville Texas, which is just south of Dallas. I have had an abundance of monarchs here and at my neighbors for about a week. They don't seem to want to leave. It could be new ones in every day, but it really doesn't look like that. They are hanging in the trees every night and then feeding all day long. Right now at 10:44 am they are still hanging. I don't ever remember that behaviour before. I love having them and garden specifically for them, but, it does seem like they need to move on. I realize that they can't or shouldn't be confused, buuut.... I was wondering if you had noticed a slight change of pattern this year with the Monarchs? I would love to hear your expertise on this. Our houses are way stations, but, this is a bit strange. A Master naturalist friend says she's read about changing patterns and is looking up the authors name. I love them, but they need to move on.

I think the numbers are starting to slow down a bit now (November 1st), but there are still a lot out there. They are feeding like crazy on the milkweed and Mexican sage. I'm taking pictures and counting every morning the roosters in the trees. The numbers look good.

Duncanville, TX

Latitude: 32.7 Longitude: -96.9

Observed by: Pamela
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