Summer was exceptionally cool this year, so I thought that the Monarch migration would be earlier than usual. But, the migration is either later than usual or much smaller than usual, because the Monarchs are just not here in large numbers yet. We have tagged a few Monarchs as they migrate to Mexico, but not many. Hopefully there are still plenty up in Minnesota and we will see many more come through in the coming weeks.
For more about the Monarch migration and Monarch tagging, visit the Monarch Watch web site at www.monarchwatch.org. And, feel free to post your Monarch observations, as well!
- Lisa Ralls
- Winnebago County, Iowa
- I am originally from Omaha, NE, but I have worked as a Naturalist for the Winnebago County Conservation Board since 1985. I have a BS Degree from Iowa State University in Wildlife Biology and an MS Degree from the University of Iowa in Science Education. I am married with a son in middle school and we all enjoy spending time outdoors!
9/15/2009
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