Date: 10/05/2020

Number: 100

Gage Gardens in Marathon, Texas

The first sighting [of the roost] was October 5th. The photo was taken 10/6. They are still here and roosting as of last Thursday (10/8).

The number reported is just a guess based on the various clusters of 10-20 as shown in the photo.

Gage Gardens is an oasis on the high desert with lush landscaping including a rose garden with two large ponds; both ponds have trees that they seem to be roosting in.
Roosting in:
-Elderica Pine
-Mesquite
-Cottonwood/Sycamore

Yes, the monarchs were shielded from the wind in this location.

Marathon, TX

Latitude: 30.2 Longitude: -103.2

Observed by: Kim
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