Date: 09/02/2010

Number: 200

I noticed a lot of monarch butterflies flying around our yard today. Around 5:30pm I just happened to look out a west facing window and saw a large gathering of monarchs on the lower branches of our tamarack tree. It was an amazing sight! I took several photos as more and more gathered. By sunset, they were resting peacefully in the tree. I hope they are still there in the morning.

Editor's Note: We are estimating the number present as 200 based on these images.

Rochester, MN

Latitude: 44.1 Longitude: -92.5

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