Date: 09/10/2019

Number: 150

Monarchs have been roosting in my yard every night since September 1.

Tuesday, September 10, mid to upper 80s. Very humid. Wind SW approximately 5-10 mph. Winds very light at 5:30 pm. Overnight temps to be in low 70s with storms possible.

Note: Stormed overnight Monday night with 1/2 rain and windy. When checked on roosts at 7:15 am on Tuesday temps were 72 and very humid. Monarchs were easily startled.

Lots of nectaring going on Tuesday. Still predominantly nectaring on zinnias, tithonia, etc. Noticed approximately 100 roosting at 2 pm on NE side of maple at lowest point in yard. Easily startled at this time of day. Curious if they will set up roosts in this spot tonight. (Note: yes, this evening monarchs set up in same location as afternoon). Many still nectaring at this time.

Roosts set up on north and east sides of walnuts and maples in lowest point of yard. Located approximately 150 which is definitely shy of actual numbers.

Springville, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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