Date: 10/20/2017

Number: 3000

3000 is a conservative estimate over the course of the entire week of 10/16-10/20 across Fort Hood. (averaging around 600/day) We tagged 273 during that time with many more that we were not able to get to or catch. Many of the Monarchs were seen either in and around the main part of the Army Base feeding on Gumweed and Aromatic Aster as well as some native plants in our pollinator garden. (Rock Rose, Kidneywood, Evergreen Sumac). Many other Monarchs were seen in the fields surrounding Belton Lake which has been a hotspot for them over the last two weeks. The Liatris is mostly past so they've started feeding on Gumweed like crazy! They were also seen on Frostweed too. While I believe there were more Monarchs passing through last week, the peak migration has continued into this week. With a cold front passing through this weekend, it will be interesting to see what next week brings.

Temple, TX

Latitude: 31.2 Longitude: -97.6

Observed by: Charlie
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