Date: 10/01/2019

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.

Tuesday, October 1, mostly cloudy few peeks of sun occasionally. High temps mid 80s. Very humid. Wind SW approximately 5-10, calm by 5 pm.

Lots of nectaring going on Tuesday. Still predominantly nectaring on zinnias and tithonia. Although have been nectaring in tropical milkweed and lantana today as well. At 2 pm located approximately 12 roosting on N sides of maples in lowest points of yard. Very scattered about with singles and small clusters. At least 50 nectaring at this time and heavy nectaring continues through the afternoon as well. Very easily startled at this time of day.

When I checked roosts at 630 pm Tuesday 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 a few small clusters. Temperatures upper 70s and humid. Overnight temps to be 60s with heavy rain possible. Wednesday forecast low 60s with heavy rain possible and a wind shift from a more north direction. Cooler temps 60s with north winds later in the week.

Marion, IA

Latitude: 42.1 Longitude: -91.5

Observed by: Cammie
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