Date: 09/30/2019

Number: 40

Monarchs have been roosting in my yard every night since September 1. Although didn’t notice very many September 28-29, weather was cool with scattered showers.

Monday, September 30, mixed sun and clouds. High temps upper 80s. Humid. Wind SW approximately 10-20 gusting to 30.

Despite fighting a strong S wind many flying in Monday. Lots of nectaring going on Monday. Still predominantly nectaring on zinnias and tithonia. I also have some tropical milkweed blooming that seems to be hot as well. Have been in lantana, asters and salvia today too. At 330 pm located approximately 20 roosting on N side and very low in trees, tall grass and weeds to avoid strong SW winds. Very scattered about no clusters. About 30 nectaring at this time. Very easily startled at this time of day.

When I checked roosts at 630 pm Monday evening I located approximately 40. Roosts set up on north sides of walnuts and maples in lowest point of yard. Very scattered about with lots of singles and few small clusters. Temperatures upper 70s and humid. Overnight temps to be 70. Tuesday forecast 80 with rain chances. Unfortunately, rain and storms with possible heavy rain are forecast for the next couple days and then cooler temps later in the week.

Springville, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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