Date: 09/13/2020

Number: 1500

New at this reporting. Second year however of having a roost. Walked the whole 3 1/2 acres tree line. Every 5 or so feet fluttered 3-8 adults. We walked about 1000 feet. I'm sure I'm underestimating. Mowed Friday and they were not here. All resting or flying, mostly in the sun. On the oaks, pine, blue spruce, and whatever else is here. Have let the milkweed grow where it wants to. Took 10 years to get to this point. Have plans to plant for swallowtails as well next year.

Roost must have formed Saturday/Sunday because they were not there Friday when I mowed.

Nectar sources are zinnias, blackeye Susan's, sedums (that are starting to bloom), the usual perennials, and the clover hay field bordering us. We also have a pond.

Sunday night's low was 55, tonight (Monday) will be lower with winds from the nne at about 5mph.

We've let the place grow up and are now a wooded lot. Plenty of protection.

This is a morning pic. There are not any where near as many unless they are closer to the tree trunks, but we still have munching caterpillars.

Antwerp, OH

Latitude: 41.2 Longitude: -84.7

Observed by: Cheryl
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