So today I went out to the Mort Nelson Missourians for Monarchs project where we planted 450 milkweed plugs and another 250 other nectar/pollen plants. When we made the planting 2 months ago I discovered Common milkweed already growing in the area ~ a 10 acre field. It turned out there were ~ 200 + Common there which I check often.
Went out and checked today and ~ 1/2 are blooming - most just past prime bloom.
Saw for Monarchs
Adults - Zero
Cats - Zero
Eggs - Zero
I was not surprised as reports all over North America are sad (Monarch Watch email listserve). At my place I have seen 2 Adults, 1 Queen and no Monarch Cats or Eggs.
