Date: 08/24/2019

Number: 1200

A lot of large roosts tonight, four with at least 200. A strong SE wind today and the Monarchs are holding tough down low on bushes and low branches out of the wind. This is by far the most I have seen on a single day in modern times.


Only saw 2 between Minneapolis and Barnesville today so the wind has kept the Monarchs in place. I saw so many on our grassland several days ago I had a good feeling about seeing more roosts this season.


It is looking like a good year around here for Monarch production. Quality, undisturbed grassland is the key for the continuation of the Monarchs. Seems to be less spraying of soybeans for aphids this summer, that will help.

Barnesville, MN

Latitude: 46.7 Longitude: -96.4

Observed by: Doug
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