Event	Monarch Migration Sighting
Date of Sighting	10/09/99
Comments	Numerous monarchs (50+) observed migrating through during a one hour period prior to sunset. Front passage was on 10/9/99. Dimmit and LaSalle Counties are on a major migration route. Peak migration appears to be mid- to late-October. In past years as many as 3,000+ individuals have been observed roosting in my backyard in Catarina, Texas. They utilized a large salt cedar tree. This particular tree fell in 1998. Monarchs stopped utilizing the immediate area even though there were other large salt cedars near by.
Location	Artesia Wells
State/Province	TX
Latitude	28.27
Longitude	-99.28
E-mail	email this observer (----@vsta.com)
Observer's First Name	Chip
Observer's Last Name	Ruthven
Teacher's First Name	Chip
Teacher's Last Name	Ruthven
Grade
School
City	Artesia Wells
State/Province	TX
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