Date: 08/30/2020

Number: 50

I observed several roosts of Adult Monarchs in the maple trees in my backyard & counted at least 50. There were also dozens more flying around my property looking for a spot to roost but it was getting dark so I couldn't count any more.

I am Monarch Waystation #29805. I just became a Waystaion this year as I have had monarchs roosting on my property for a few years now & have always loved Monarchs growing up. I found out about your organization along with Monarch Watch & wanted to help the Monarchs as well! You guy's are going an amazing thing, keep up the good work!

Observation date & time- Sunday August 30 at about 7:45 pm.

Nectar Sources- French Marigold, Lantana, Thistle, Verbena, Zinnia, Bee Balm, Black-Eyed Susan, Blazingstar, Hollyhock, Phlox, Purple Coneflower, Sunflower, Butterfly Bush, Yarrow, Cardinal Flower, Honeysuckle Vine, Clematis. As well at Common Milkweed, Swamp Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed & Tropical Milkweed.

Overnight Temperatures for Cromarty, Ontario-13C.

Wind Direction- It was calm that night.

I have a good number of trees on both sides of my property for roosting & shelter. I would have been reporting sooner if I had known that anybody can do reports but I thought it was just for people who were Waystations but a friend informed me that anyone can so now I will be doing it more regularly.

West Perth, ON

Latitude: 43.4 Longitude: -81.4

Observed by: Carly
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