Date: 05/27/2011

Number: 1

On May 27, 2011, I observed two female Monarchs in Harrisville, MI. The first female Monarch was sighted at 11:55 AM and the second female Monarch at 12:31 PM. The Monarchs were about 1/2 mile from each other on my hike while birdwatching. The temperature was 54F., DP 41 degrees on a sunny day. This morning it was 37F., for the low. The wind at noon was 21 mph out of the NNE and 12 mph from the E at 6PM. The wings of both were brighly colored. I can distinguish Monarchs from Viceroys. Both Monarchs were flying low to the ground (6' or less). The first Monarch landed on a freshly mowed lawn with dandalions in bloom. The second Monarch was fluttering about a Basswood (American Linden) tree that had emerging leaves. Milkweed in the area is 3" tall. No eggs were observed on 6 milkweed I inspected. I have been tagging Monarchs with Monarch Watch to quantify my sightings and have been looking for Monarchs since the first one was reported at Royal Oak, MI, on April 26th.

Harrisville, MI

Latitude: 44.6 Longitude: -83.4

Observed by: Frank
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