Date: 09/17/2022

Number: 275

Point Pelee National Park at the Tip 5:50-8pm Sunset 7:36
26°c, sunny with southerly wind @12/15kmh.
Daytime high 26c
Overnight low 20c

Driving down to Tip observed at Sparrow Field 8 monarchs nectaring on Woodland sunflowers & another flitting about the trees.

At Tip shuttle stop no clusters seen but a few monarchs flying around the area.

6:30-Further south at Tip interior trees observed some clusters already being established on mulberry & hackberry trees, bare branches & vines from 8'- 25' up.
By 7:15 clusters were pretty much established with numerous 1's, 2's, 3's, 10's,15's etc up to largest of 30.
A mated pair was seen.

7:20 back up at Tip shuttle stop small clusters were being established on hackberry trees & vines at 10'- 25' under tree canopy in sheltered areas.

All appeared pristine.

Observations by eye, binoculars, camera & clicker & visitors!

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

Point Pelee National Park, ON

Latitude: 41.9 Longitude: -82.5

Observed by: Darlene
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