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How Far to Mexico from Galeana, Nuevo Leon?

About this photo: These monarchs were in Galeana, Nuevo Leon (24 N, -100W) last Thursday, October 18th. Try to understand a little of what the observer said:

"Llegaron unas cuantas monarcas el 18 de octubre. Las fotos son del 20 en la mañana; había miles. Se posan sobre los pinos, nogales, truenos (Ligustrum), zacatones (Cortaderia). El 21 en la mañana no había, el lunes el 22 si, pero salí a las 7 am y no vi cuantas. Anoche con el viento no llegaron. A ver cuantas llegan los próximos dias. El rancho se encuentra en como a 7 k al sur de San
Rafael en el municipio de Galeana."

These butterflies are the closest to the overwintering sites of any monarchs, according to reports we have received. But think: Who else might be seeing monarchs but not reporting them? This is one of the challenges of "citizen science." When studying monarchs, we must even overcome the English/Spanish language barrier. Measure the distance these monarchs must fly to reach the overwintering sites. When do you think the first monarchs will arrive there?

  • This report is provided courtesy of Rocio Trevino, Correo Real. Photo taken by George of Galeana, NL.

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