The first half of October is supposed to be busy as the iconic
butterflies funnel through Oklahoma toward central Mexico from a broad
northern area that stretches from the Dakotas to Pennsylvania.
Last week's expected push with northerly winds was a let-down. Comparatively few butterfly spotters reported roosts, matching a trend of fewer roosts reported in northern states as well.
Meanwhile, people in Minnesota reported monarchs hanging around their
flower gardens later into the season than they can remember, but Friday
brought reports of hundreds reaching the Mexico border as well.
Longtime national expert, Dr. Chip Taylor said it’s a story that should make people sit up and notice.
