Date: 09/11/2015

Number: 26

Started observing Monarchs as soon as the fog burned off this morning. Mostly singles and pairs, but did see 4 at one time moving in southerly direction. Weather was sunny and pleasant. Light wind. Perfect day actually. Ohio River Valley and surrounding hilltops continue to be a well used path to wintering grounds. All told more than two dozen were observed. The time from now to the end of September has been peak viewing time in our area.

First sightings were around 10 AM. It was around 3 PM that we saw the last one. Most of the sightings occurred on the hilltop
above the Ohio River, at Paradise Hills Golf Course. This is where the Milkweed made a recovery this year. There is also a lot of Thistle and Goldenrod. Most were on the move. Some were on flowers. Most movement came after the heavy fog had lifted.

Yorkville, OH

Latitude: 40.2 Longitude: -80.7

Observed by: George
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