Date: 09/27/2019

Number: 1000

Hiawatha National Forest:
1000 plus monarchs took a day of rest, roosting in large clusters in cedar trees west of the lighthouse. Others roosted in a cove of trees near the parking area.

The strong south winds ranging from 12-31 mph prompted small water craft warnings on Lake MI. White caps rolled in throughout the day.

The sun almost broke through the clouds at times. When it did, many monarchs left their roost, flew short distances and circled back quickly.

We were at the Forest from about 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm.

Perhaps the north winds will nudge them south tomorrow. If it does, “heads up” to Citizen Scientists in Door County, WI, Wallace, MI, Marinette, Menominie, Green Bay and beyond.

Escanaba, MI

Latitude: 45.7 Longitude: -87

Observed by: Kay
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