Date: 08/31/2020

Number: 75

2 more roosts tonight! I counted at least 75 roosting and there were more still flying around. The larger roost of about 50 was in the same tree as my last sighting on 8/29. Large silver maple, they are clustered on the south side facing a clearing. The other roost is also on a large silver maple, but they are facing west also facing the clearing of my lawn.

It has been a weird weather pattern this week. On the 30th the wind changed to out of the south. I looked before dark but didn't spot any roosts. Now, we're on 11 acres with a good amount of trees, so it's entirely possible and I think likely they were still here but perhaps on the other side of the grove.
Yesterday (8/31) the wind was again out of the north, very light. Temp was low 70s and down to about 48 if I remember correctly. It was feeling like fall this morning! They were still roosting when I left for work at 815 am (9/1).

I think our pasture which we had cut in July (empty of livestock this year) is quite the draw. Right now there's 4 acres in full bloom with purple clover. I think that's where they are hanging out during the day.

Blue Earth, MN

Latitude: 43.6 Longitude: -93.9

Observed by: Sarah
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