Date: 09/08/2019

Number: 170

Day two of the Cornish Hen Regatta. Started counting Monarchs once again after the dinghy boats were launched. In one hour from 11:17 until 12:17 counted 170. Much higher rate than yesterday. I did note however that there was a significant number of dragonflies flying around with them at higher altitudes. At times it appeared that there were just as many dragonflies as Monarchs in the sky. Once again monarchs were ranging from just above my head to needing binoculars to see them. Most were soaring with very little wing flapping. Noticed some seeming to do a little dance with each other. The majority were binocular viewing height. The weather was partly cloudy and pleasant, temperature was mid teens. Winds were variable and moderate; I would estimate southwest. I neglected to note the exact temperature and wind direction on my phone weather function. When I look at the archival data in the weather function it says high of 19C and low of 10C but does not give wind. See separate report from Burlington for further observations.

Hamilton, ON

Latitude: 43.3 Longitude: -79.9

Observed by: Laura
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