Date: 10/27/2016

Number: 200

I live in Hempstead, Texas which is located approx. 40 miles NW of Houston on Hwy 290 which goes to Austin. I have a some what extensive butterfly garden dedicated to offering nectar and host plants for butterflies, skippers and moths. This year at this time 10/27/16 we have been over run with migrating Monarchs. Daily there are hundreds of migrating Monarchs along with many other species. It is truly a sight to behold. I love the thought of doing something good to assist these beautiful creatures along on their journey to Mexico.

As the day heats up the number of Monarchs and various other varieties grows in number until around 3:30 when it peaks and I would estimate that there are over 200 or more Monarchs flipping around in the garden. It is hard to determine if there are new arrivals and others leaving during this period but there is a constant stream of butterflies.

Hempstead, TX

Latitude: 30.1 Longitude: -96.1

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