Date: 09/18/2015

Number: 100

About 4:15 pm a 'cold' front was making it's way through our area. By chance we were out in the garden when it became 'filled' with Monarchs. We looked up and observed dozens riding the front. They were at all altitudes and many stopped to nectar in our garden. My neighbor , 3 houses to the north reported 50 in his garden. They continued to fly over for about 45 min. (that i could see). They had tapered off a lot by 5 pm.
In addition we saw dragonflies and hawks also being pushed on......it was all so amazing to see!
All of the individuals i saw were in fresh condition. Some were small

The photo is just five of the many in the garden

Wichita, KS

Latitude: 37.7 Longitude: -97.3

Observed by: Rosa
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