Date: 09/21/2019

Number: 30

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

Saturday, September 21, overcast and rain throughout the day. Humid. High temps mid 70s. Wind S approximately 10-30. More rain possible overnight and Sunday.

Not much nectaring going on Saturday although did notice a few between showers. Still predominantly nectaring on zinnias, tithonia, etc. Again today, noticed early roosting at 3 pm on north side of maples and walnuts at lowest point in yard. Located approximately 20 at this time. Easily startled at this time of day.

When I checked roosts 6 pm Saturday evening I located approximately 30. Roosts set up on north side of walnuts and maples in lowest point of yard.

Springville, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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