Date: 10/04/2018

Number: 23

Usually warm October day 85 ish brought dozens of monarchs through yesterday. Although they were struggling with a strong south wind 20-30+ mph. Many roosting last evening in various trees, maples, pines, walnuts, tall weeds, I couldn't walk even at close to dark without spooking one up. Sighted at least 30 at dusk yesterday but only had a visual on 25 this morning. Lots of singles a couple clusters of three, found this cluster of six this morning. Note, they have also been struggling with rain/storms and huge temperature fluctuations; this trend doesn't seem to change for the remaining stragglers. FYI I have an oasis of trees, host and nectar plants (property is low lying with small creek) amongst fields. I didn't clarify this in previous roosting posts.

Springville, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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