Journey North Field Data

Tagged Monarch Discovered in Texas!

October 8
The Monarchs arrived in significant numbers today. Large numbers roost in the pecan trees in my back yard every year. If the past is an indication, they will increase in number until the next strong cold front moves through.

October 10
Today they number in the low thousands (probably two thousand).

October 11
I found a butterfly with a tag, number JEX934. (See photo below!) The tagged monarch came from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 852 miles away. It was tagged on August 22nd so traveled for 47 days.

October 15
Between 9:30am & 10:00 am this morning the Monarchs left their roost and headed south. This was about five and one half hours after a cold front passed through the Grape Creek area.

Event	Monarch Fall Roost
Date of Sighting	10/08/07
Comments	Tagged Monarch Discovered in Texas! October 8 The Monarchs arrived in significant numbers today. Large numbers roost in the pecan trees in my back yard every year. If the past is an indication, they will increase in number until the next strong cold front moves through. October 10 Today they number in the low thousands (probably two thousand). October 11 I found a butterfly with a tag, number JEX934. (See photo below!) The tagged monarch came from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 852 miles away. It was tagged on August 22nd so traveled for 47 days. October 15 Between 9:30am & 10:00 am this morning the Monarchs left their roost and headed south. This was about five and one half hours after a cold front passed through the Grape Creek area.
Location	Grape Creek
State/Province	TX
Latitude	31.58
Longitude	-100.55
E-mail	email this observer
Observer's First Name	Fredrick
Observer's Last Name	Alley
Teacher's First Name	Fredrick
Teacher's Last Name	Alley
Grade
School
City	San Angelo
State/Province	TX
Country	USA