Date: 09/22/2021

Number: 10

Was not able to conduct regular reporting at Point Pelee National Park due to Park closing due to fallen trees from strong wind.

6-6:30 pm
15°c with NNE wind at 61-95 kmh.
In Leamington town, Migrating Monarchs ROOSTING on Queen Anne's Lace in clover field. These monarchs are not nectaring. Daily over the past 2 weeks monarchs have been seen nectaring on the clover. Clinging to Queen Anne's Lace all facing north into the wind. North wind not always favourable! Clustering in 2's & 3's & individually. We are aware they have been holding on tight since at least 3:10pm 9/21.
Strong wind 9/21 & rain showers, extreme wind & flooding rain 9/22 continuing into 9/23 with both wind & rain decreased from 9/22. 9/24 will be favourable weather for them to be on their way. Numbers reduced from 39- 9/21 (mix of those nectaring on clover) to 10.

No monarchs/clusters seen in trees Pristine 200'+ away to the west of clover field.
All perfect specimens. Pristine!
Observations by binoculars & camera.

https://youtu.be/hGGCixgBwLA

Many more photos here-
https://www.facebook.com/PeleeParadiseSanctuaryMonarchWaystation10275/

Leamington, ON

Latitude: 42 Longitude: -82.6

Observed by: Darlene
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