Date: 09/25/2018

Number: 2000

Between 5 and 6:30 this evening, after a hot day and mild southerly winds, the winds freshened to westerly and then from the north; in advance of a cold front. As the winds changed, I observed a steady advance of southbound monarchs at multiple altitudes, gliding on fixed wings, some at lower levels (treetops) circling a bit, but those at higher levels seemingly effortlessly streaking due south. 5-10 could be seen at one time. the rate remained constant for about 75 mins, before gradually tapering off at dusk. Conservatively, 25-30 monarchs were seen per minute, with an estimated number of at least 2,000. A couple of neighbors, who have joined the monarch conservation efforts were alerted. It was their first peak experience, one gleefully exclaimed "they're everywhere!"

Edmond, OK

Latitude: 35.6 Longitude: -97.5

Observed by: Patrick
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