Date: 09/14/2019

Number: 250

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

Friday, September 13, mid to upper 60s. Wind W approximately 15-25 mph. Overcast until late afternoon. Overnight temps mid 50s.

Didn’t notice much nectaring Friday until sun came out but still not much with brisk west wind. Still predominantly nectaring on zinnias, tithonia, etc.

Around 5 pm located three large clusters. Wind calmed by dusk and more monarchs found their way to these locations. Roosts set up on east sides of walnuts and ash in lowest point of yard.

When I checked roosts at 7 am Saturday, September 14, I located approximately 250. Temps were 54 partly cloudy, calm winds.

Springville, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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