Date: 09/11/2020
Number: 126
Monarch Migration 9-11-2020, South Haven, MI
Observers: Russ Schipper and Ilse Gebhard
3 PM -4:00 PM
Temp. 68 deg.
Light overcast
Wind variable E to NNE
6-8 mph
From bench on south side of Black River ca. 120 meters from the beach.
First 30 min. 53
Second 30 min. 73
Early on most were low, well below treetops. Later they were low and higher with some above treetop height. Also, in 2nd half hour more were seen out by the beach. None were flying real high.
Russ was using binoculars. Estimate our range or swath was 300 meters wide.
South Haven, MI
Latitude: 42.4 Longitude: -86.3
Observed by: Ilse
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