Date: 09/24/2015

Number: 200

Monarchs on and around row of mixed hardwoods in a fence row on east side of dusty gravel road. About 6:45 p.m. CDT 9/24/15 they were starting to roost, some still flying around looking for the right place. Returned morning 9/25/15. Counted a couple of clusters of about 50 each, others scattered on trees, some in smaller clusters. Could only see west side of trees. Spp included shingle oak, black oak, post oak, elm. Elm and black and post oak seemed to have most. Some clustered on bare twigs. Most of ones I saw were on lower branches, but when they began to leave, some appeared to leave from higher branches. Very rough estimate would be 200, but difficult to count and to see, even with binoculars. Some still on trees 9:10 a.m. Trees are near small pond and across road from a large open field that was heavily wooded until cleared last year. Has clover but departing monarchs did not stop there. Faces great view of sunset. Did not see any in two other locations they used a few years ago, at 38.855, 92.8248 and 92.8378. Plan to see if others use the same site tonight.

Boonville, MO

Latitude: 38.9 Longitude: -92.8

Observed by: Chris
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