Date: 08/23/2017
Number: 18
High of 24°c mostly cloudy with light SW wind. Lake on both sides mostly calm. 6:30 pm At Tip south of parking in 2 trees on east side of West path observed 2 groups of 4 monarchs somewhat close together & then nearby another 4 individually resting. ALL identified as males. Some tattered but not really faded. Nice colour.
8 pm Another 6 or so fluttering at treetops of shoreline trees on west side of West Path. Unable to see a roost due to height of trees.
Sunset at 8:15 pm
Last movement seen at 8:25 pm.
18°c upon leaving park.
6:30- 8:15 pm No monarchs seen on East side of Tip.
Side note-while driving in afternoon NW for about 45 mins to attend a meeting observed about 25 individuals crossing roads flitting south.
Leamington, ON
Latitude: 41.9 Longitude: -82.5
Observed by: Darlene
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