Date: 10/10/2017

Number: 200

Tropical storm Nate passed by with wind and rain but left in its wake a beautiful day. Temp75, winds light and variable. Apparently many monarchs had pinned down by a persistent wind but were able to fly today. There was a constant swarm at Marshall Point Lighthouse with at least 10 in sight at all times. I observed from 8;30 to 11;00 AM and from 1;30 to 2;30 PM. There was a steady stream all day so they must have numbered in the hundreds. Despite a loud project in progress (we are hydroblasting and painting the tower) the monarchs kept coming. None roosted many fed on wild asters and our garden flowers. None of us remembers monarchs in these numbers this late in October. Photo under separate cover to Cindy.

Saint George, ME

Latitude: 43.9 Longitude: -69.3

Observed by: Mark
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