Date: 10/02/2019

Number: 100

Around 100 monarchs were observed nectaring in a large patch of swamp asters growing along a drainage ditch the length of the Ace Hardware Parking lot in Swannanoa, NC around 5pm. At 7 pm I returned and found the monarchs had begun roosting in nearby Willow and Red Maple trees. The roosts were spread out with a few groups of 8 to 10 butterflies together at the tips of branches and other individuals scattered about. It was clear and 73 degrees.

Swannanoa, NC

Latitude: 35.6 Longitude: -82.4

Observed by: Emily
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