Date: 10/12/2017

Number: 1500

On 10-12-17, I counted 1500 monarch in 8 hours and tagged 137 in 1 hour. Weather Thursday 10-12-17 low 59 high 84.

The weather this week:
Monday, October 9, record high of 96, thunderstorm late
Tuesday, October 10, rain early, cold front stayed in the 50's
Wednesday, October 11, low 48 high 64

I live on 140 acres in Coryell County. In October 2013, I discovered monarchs covering a group of live oaks. the last three years I have watched as they drift from the sky just north of my house. I have native grasses and wildflowers. they feed upon broomweed, rag weed, Blackfoot daisy, gayfeather, thistle,and frost weed in the fall. They seem to like to rest 15 feet and higher in the oak clusters. they're also checking out what mesquite trees are on the property. They are not real interested in the cedars unless they have berries. I have a butterfly garden at the house but many sail past and go to my pasture.

Gatesville, TX

Latitude: 31.4 Longitude: -97.7

Observed by: Lesa
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