Date: 09/08/2019

Number: 100

Monarchs have been roosting in my yard every night since September 1. This morning, Sunday September 8, I located approximately 100. Clusters were located on the east and south sides of maples and walnuts in the lowest point of my yard.

Saturday, September 7 was mid 70s and sunny with a 5-10 mph northwest breeze. Clouds rolled in around 3:30 and became overcast and cooler. Roosts were already beginning to form at 4:30. Light rain started around 6:30 and overnight temps mid 50s. Monarchs still nectaring on zinnias, tithonia, etc.

Sunday, September 8 overcast, scattered sprinkles this morning temperatures to remain in the 60s. Possible east wind 10 plus mph this afternoon. Will be interesting to note if there will be much movement or nectaring today. Also, if they don’t leave trees to nectar wonder if they will change current roosting locations because of wind direction shift.

Springville, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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