Date: 09/24/2022

Number: 1300

Robert Moses Beach/Fire Island National Lighthouse from 11 -2pm
Jones Beach from 4 -6:30 pm
MONARCHS ON THE MOVE!!
What a beautiful day. On a partly sunny day with temps in the low/mid 60's an a NW Wind @ 20 mph I observed over 1,300 monarchs. From 11-2 was the prime time observing 1 per minute at the peak. The monarchs appeared very healthy seeking out nectaring plants. There was more for sources available @ Robert Moses 80% and Jones Beach had about 60% available.Most of the roosts (Jones Beach) that were forming around 6 pm had 5-15 monarchs. There were a couple with 25 plus as in photo. An amazing day for all who observed.

Fire Island, NY

Latitude: 40.6 Longitude: -73.2

Observed by: Barbara
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