Date: 07/12/2014

Number: 1

We have had lousy weather for 11 days straight - all-encompassing fog and cool temperatures which discouraged me from getting out to look for butterflies as the flying conditions were poor.

Yesterday started off with rain but it was bright so I went out on spec.

Single Red Admirals at Long Beach and the Cape. The Monarch was nectaring on red clover growing in the middle of the gravel track next to the Cape Race weather station.

It looked quite fresh.

Needless to say, given weather conditions locally, I was astounded to see it. What can I say, Monarchs seem to find a way to survive!

Editor's Note: According to Bruce Mactavish, an avid birdwatcher in Newfoundland since 1976. "Milkweed does not grow in Newfoundland. Monarchs are annual in southeast Newfoundland in late summer early fall. Presumably drifting from the US on the same winds the help southern vagrant warblers get here. Most are seen on the coast especially at the southeastern extremity of the island – Cape Race."

Cape Race, NL

Latitude: 46.8 Longitude: -53.2

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