Date: 09/26/2019

Number: 800

Evening at the Tip at Point Pelee National Park 5:45-7:40

20°c Daytime high of 22°c Overnight low 9°c
Clear with Strong West wind @ 23-33 kmh
Sunset 7:22 Sunrise 9/27 7:23

Monarchs established roosts in 6 different areas on east side & east interior of the Tip on Hackberry & Mulberry trees & on Grapevine, Virginia Creeper & on bare branches. Most of the areas were a repeat of the previous few nights. Also 4 different clusters at or near Tip Shuttle stop & also in overhanging branch near Sparrow Field.
There were also small clusters in other areas north of the Tip & of the Visitor Center.(Thanks Laura & Ben!)

About 100 of the Monarchs arrived the last 20 minutes before sunset.

All Monarchs appeared pristine.

Count done by clicker/binoculars & photos

Numerous visitors.
Strong west & south winds will continue through the next few days. I expect roosts to continue to increase. Each day shows a possible one hour period where winds decrease possibly allowing them to journey south.

https://youtu.be/SgNxy56gskg
https://www.facebook.com/PeleeParadiseSanctuaryMonarchWaystation10275/

Point Pelee National Park, ON

Latitude: 41.9 Longitude: -82.5

Observed by: Darlene
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