Date: 10/12/2015

Number: 340

During three hours from 3:30 - 6:30 I spotted 340 monarchs mostly feeding on golden rod. Another sunny fall day with temps in the low 70's and a slight south wind. Due to the change in wind direction I was able to spot dozens of roosts. The monarchs were so busy feeding they took to the roosts around 5:30 which is later than usual. They were accompanied by Buckeye butterflies who playfully would buzz the monarchs as they fed on golden rod. Night temps are still relatively warm in the low 50's.

Babylon Robert Moses Beach, NY

Latitude: 40.6 Longitude: -73.3

Observed by: Barbara
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