Date: 08/22/2005

Number: 1

Ontario butterfly enthusiast John Powers reported
tonight that he visited a 5 acre field of alfalfa and
clover near Cambridge, Ontario - about one hour west of Toronto.

John
estimated that there were approximately 2,000 adult
monarchs nectaring in this field. At the south side of
this field was a row of pine trees, upon which the
monarchs were roosting as the day ended. He
contacted his friend, a well known nature film
photographer, who will visit this site in the early
morning hours to capture footage.

Temperatures are cool in Toronto tonight - about 13 c
or in the mid 50's F. That should send a few monarchs
scurrying southward! Temperatures will warm up as the
week progresses.

Reported by Don Davis, Toronto, Ontario

Cambridge, ON

Latitude: 43.4 Longitude: -80.3

Observed by:
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