The monarch overwintering numbers have been announced and show a continued increase! Monarchs occupied 2.93 hectares, a 64% increase from last year's 1.79 hectares. However, severe droughts in Texas may impact their ability to become established.
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ALT The annual size of monarch overwintering numbers in Mexico. The overall trend is a decline.
ALT A US drought monitor from early March showing severe drought in parts of Texas and Oklahoma.