Date: 09/17/2016

Number: 300

Spotted huge population of adult Monarchs in goldenrod patches all around Lucas Park @ Wilson Lake. Largest population spotted approximately 25-30yards from the swimming beach. We were at this location for approximately 2-3 hours between 5-8pm.

There were 2-3 huge patches of goldenrod plants. Each patch had what we estimated as 100 or more on each patch x3 patches totaling around 300. They were mostly nectaring all together at the same time. They would flutter in the air at the same time but only for a few seconds and then would land back onto the same patch of golden rod. They were already present when we arrived and were still present when we left. They were very much undisturbed and not bothered by our presence. As we drove around Lucas Park, we observed several more patches of golden rod (the park was full of golden rod), but only observed maybe 10-20 on each patch elsewhere. The 3 patches by the swimming beach was by far the largest grouping. This would be a great location for observing and tagging in the future if they return there.

Lucas, KS

Latitude: 38.9 Longitude: -98.5

Observed by: April
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