Date: 10/04/2015

Number: 1

This small captive-reared male monarch had to stay in yesterday, October 4, because of a cold all day rain.

But today was perfect - 60 degree F - Sun and Clouds.

He sipped on sugar water and watermelon the day before and a half hour before I set him free today.

The goldenrod and asters are fading fast, but, in this big field, there are still enough flowers for this monarch to find, I'm sure. And the next four days the temperature will be in the 60s with sun and clouds. At this late date - these are excellent fueling-up and traveling conditions for a butterfly heading to Mexico.

I've attached a photo showing this guy on some drying golden rod. Shortly after this, he found fresh aster.

Arcade, NY

Latitude: 42.6 Longitude: -78.4

Observed by: Donna
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