Date: 09/16/2019

Number: 90

Well it has been a few days since we have had a roost. Butterflies have been around here and there, but today there was a increase again. I counted 90 this evening sprinkled in groupings on our hybrid willows. We have two lines of 30 trees and they were roosting on both lines, sprinkled here and there.

Time of day you first saw the roost:
7pm

Date the roost first formed:
For the past couple of weeks we have had roosts on and off. We had a little break with no roosts and then tonight there are monarchs back. Not nearly as many though.

Nectar sources nearby like clover, alfalfa fields or wildflowers:
Yes all of the above! We have hay fields and fields full of Goldenrod and also my pollinator gardens as we are a Monarch Waystation with Monarch Watch.

Overnight temperatures:
Low projected at 66 tonight.

Wind direction. Were the monarchs shielded from the wind in this location?: s/sw wind- a mild breeze at the moment, we are on a ridge so very little protection from wind.

How you counted or estimated the number of adults roosting:
I walked around the trees and counted.

Viroqua, WI

Latitude: 43.5 Longitude: -90.8

Observed by: Emily
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