Date: 10/20/2015

Number: 500

We started seeing a small flurry of Monarchs begin to arrive in late September. It appears that they are here en masse now feeding on our massive Bottlebrush Trees. I started noticing the monarchs fluttering through around mid-September in small quantities. I noticed what appeared to be “couples” playfully flying around together. I started seeing more but not significantly more toward the end of September. I just returned (October 20th) from 5 days out of town and have noticed that they have since arrived in much larger qty. I would estimate the number at about 500. The attached aerial photo of our resort I've circled the very large, matured Bottlebrush Trees where they come every year to feed. From what I understand, they have come in much larger qty in the past. Last year, when they came through, they brought swarms of dragonflies and love-bugs. I may be able to get you in touch with one of our employees that has been here for several years and could offer historical insights.

Point Clear, AL

Latitude: 30.5 Longitude: -87.9

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