Date: 09/29/2017
Number: 2600
Our 3rd evening in a row for roosts with 2600 the count tonight for Monarchs roosting at the Tip at Point Pelee National Park.
4 main locations with additional singles & doubles here & there.
Large roost the same as two previous evenings seen from West path looking to interior; another large roost gracing the tips of a tall Hackberry Tree (same tree annually) seen looking in, near Dangerous Currents sign; another roost on East side and a smaller roost north of path near same sign.
Strong NW winds kept the monarchs in shelter another day. 17°c upon arrival at 5:30pm & 14° at 8 pm. Temp dropping to 8° overnight. High of 17° tomorrow with N wind/partly cloudy in am & NE/Sunny in pm.
Videos & many more photos here-
https://www.facebook.com/PeleeParadiseSanctuaryMonarchWaystation10275/
Leamington, ON
Latitude: 41.9 Longitude: -82.5
Observed by: Darlene
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