Erica Krygsman (Monarch Alert Field Coordinator for Monterey County) and Carly Voight (Xerces Society Butterfly Conservation Specialist) conducted this week’s Monterey County counts on Jan. 10 and 11. The average number of monarchs counted at the Pacific Grove Sanctuary was 10,270, a decrease from last week’s count. The number of monarchs counted at Andrew Molera State Park increased to 4,814 and at the private property site in Big Sur the number was similar at 6,488. Temperatures were cool to mild both days and winds were calm; there was flying and sunning activity at some sites.
COUNTS – MONTEREY COUNTY
Pacific Grove Sanctuary 10,270
George Washington Park 42
Point Lobos Reserve 216
Palo Colorado 0
Andrew Molera State Park 4,814
Sycamore Canyon 0
Private Property, Big Sur 6,488
Prewitt Creek 0
Plaskett Creek 1,143
