Date: 10/11/2021

Number: 300

A large group of monarchs had been at the courthouse since October 5, 2021, growing in size from a few hundred to at least one to two thousand between the 5th and 11th.

They were present at sunrise today, but then vacated the courthouse square between 9:00am and 11:00am. No monarchs were readily observed around 11:00am.

More monarchs started showing up mid to late afternoon in the courthouse square, ultimately culminating in a group of at least 300 in one of the square's older live oak trees.

Dozens more were present elsewhere throughout the square and flushed while walking around the property.

[Additional information contributed by observer, added by Journey North, 10/16/2022]:

Every year, thousands of monarchs roost in my town. The most notable public spot is the courthouse square.

I watch the monarchs here every year and communicate their arrival to other interested people across Texas.

When I report monarchs here, I tend to underestimate the numbers. When large groups are here, they number upward of 2,000 at the courthouse alone.

Eldorado, TX

Latitude: 30.9 Longitude: -100.6

Observed by: R
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