Date: 10/05/2017

Number: 59

Spent one hour at Marshall Point light in Port Clyde Maine observing what appeared to be a wave of monarchs. They were flying in from the east and northeast singly and in small groups of 4 or fewer. Some would pause long enough to feed on the wild asters but most flew off to the NW and the mainland. Observation took place from 1015 to 1115 AM, Oct 5th. Temp 70. Wind variable , mostly NW at 10 kts. Clear and nice. Later, individuals were in our back yard 6 miles north feeding on asters, verbena and zinnias. Returned to the lighthouse at 5PM and none were seen. There were fewer today than last Friday when peak migration was reported. The wind has been 20-30kts in the meantime and I suspect that this bunch was hunkered down waiting for better flying weather.

Saint George, ME

Latitude: 43.9 Longitude: -69.3

Observed by: Mark
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