Date: 09/18/2015

Number: 75

The field behind our hours is loaded with milkweed, clover and monarch butterflies. We estimate about 50 to 75 sighted tonight (9/18). They move into the trees as the sun sets but they don't seem to be settling in large clusters.

Saturday, September 19 was very cold and windy with a driving rain. Nevertheless we went out to see if the Monarchs were there. They had chosen to roost low down in a large Sugar Maple despite the existence of other more sheltered spots. It was too windy to get photos that night. And we were too cold and wet. On Sunday morning (9/20) the rain and wind had stopped. For the first time I was able to get an accurate count - 58. The attached picture is from my nephew's cell phone. We watched the monarchs slowly wake up and begin to fly into the field. By evening of the 20th they were gone. We're looking forward to next year.

West Henrietta, NY

Latitude: 43 Longitude: -77.7

Observed by: Patricia
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