Date: 09/25/2019

Number: 360

Evening at the Tip at Point Pelee National Park 5:05-6:55 then off to a Young Naturalists meeting on Monarchs then back at 6:55-7:35. Most photos taken at first visit.
About 1/3 of the Monarchs arrived the last 20 minutes before sunset.

20°c Daytime high of 25°c 74% humidity Overnight low 14°c
Mostly cloudy- late day shower
Sunset 7:23 Sunrise 9/26 7:22
Strong SSW wind @ 29-36 kmh

Monarchs established roosts on east side & east interior of the Tip on Hackberry & Mulberry trees & on Grapevine, Virginia Creeper & on bare branches. Three main areas in interior. Also a few at Tip Shuttle stop & also in overhanging branch near Sparrow Field.
All Monarchs appeared pristine.
Observed a tagged monarch (AAAZ084)that ended up being mine; a male released from our home outside the park 9/21. Interesting that it took him 4 days to Journey about 12 kms.

Count done by clicker/binoculars & photos

Numerous visitors.
Strong west & south winds will continue through the next few days. I expect roosts to increase.

https://youtu.be/35uNwqwc_ec
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Point Pelee National Park, ON

Latitude: 41.9 Longitude: -82.5

Observed by: Darlene
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