A Monarch was reported on the Herts-Middx BC sighting page at Heartwood Forest on 5th July. And another at Rainham Marshes, Essex on 7th and 8th reported on Cambs-Essex BC sightings page, including photos.
Any speculation on whether these are likely to be vagrants or captive-bred?
The write-up on the Herts-Middx page suggests captive, but I don't know what that's based on, and two turning up many miles apart might suggest a natural occurrence?
Recent Monarch sightings
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Recent Monarch sightings
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Re: Recent Monarch sightings
Hi Dilettante,
I'm suspicious when they look fairly fresh. But then we've had a lot of warm air from the south.
I think it's best to make some sort of judgement in the autumn to see if there was any larger pattern.
cheers
Rob
I'm suspicious when they look fairly fresh. But then we've had a lot of warm air from the south.
I think it's best to make some sort of judgement in the autumn to see if there was any larger pattern.
cheers
Rob