Date: 09/14/2019

Number: 120

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

Saturday, September 14, sunny and mid to upper 70s in morning. Clouds rolled in early afternoon and temps mid 70s. Wind SW approximately 10-20. Around 5 pm winds calm. Unexpected rain approximately 6:45 pm.

Lots of nectaring going on Saturday. Still predominantly nectaring on zinnias, tithonia, etc. Again today, noticed early roosting at 3 pm on NE side of maple and walnuts at lowest point in yard. Easily startled at this time of day. Many still nectaring at this time.

Roosts set up on north and east sides of walnuts and maples in lowest point of yard. When I checked roosts on Sunday, September 15 I located approximately 120. Temps were 67 and overcast.

Springville, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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