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| A mantis eating a Monarch Butterfly. Photo taken by Cole Gandee |
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Sharp-shinned Hawk, by Steve Thornhill
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Monarch Migration Update
Monarch Butterflies have become more numerous in the skies at the Kiptopeke Hawkwatch. Cole is finding more on his point-counts at the hawkwatch and on vegetation like golden rod, milk weed, and lantana. He has now tagged a total of 141 butterflies. Monarch tagging is done by placing a small sticker on the butterfly's hindwing. Tagging is done to find out more information on Monarch migration through recovery of tagged individuals.
~Katie
