Date: 09/19/2019

Number: 175

Night four of our roost after a day filled with Monarchs passing through and feeding on the wildflowers, particularly the goldenrod. Saw more Monarchs in the air today than in previous days but had slightly smaller numbers spend the night. We arrived back home a little late to see all of the roosts so did a more thorough count in the early morning. Largest group we found was twenty strong, but there were small groups and individuals everywhere that stirred as we slinked by. Most were in the Silver maples, but others could be found in the arbs, cypress, hackberry, and even a group of eight on a burning bush. Temperatures were a little warmer last night at 65 degrees and winds were calm. Lots of rain coming this weekend so hoping these little fellas get some good distance in while conditions are favorable.

Bement, IL

Latitude: 39.9 Longitude: -88.6

Observed by: Thomas
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