Date: 05/11/2017

Number: 1

Saw the first Monarch of the season. Flying well just very faded in color, gender unknown.

Weather has been great, sunny and not too windy with highs in the 60s-70s with lows in the 40s-50s. Temps in the 80s are expected this weekend

Some of my common milkweed is up, dandelions are taking over my lawn, lilacs are almost in bloom and crabapples are in full bloom. Haven't had time to check my swamp milkweed or butterfly weed yet for growth nor have I checked for eggs on my common.

The Red Admirals and Painted Ladies were the first to arrive along with the bees, bumblebees and a few dragon flies. I saw a few Tiger Swallowtails last week and the Monarch today. My three young boys saw their first Monarch a few days ago but I didn't get out side quick enough to see it.

Elkton, SD

Latitude: 44.3 Longitude: -96.6

Observed by: Christina
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