Date: 09/26/2022

Number: 2725

Point Pelee National Park at the Tip 4:55-7:25pm sunset 7:20
16°c mostly cloudy with strong west wind @24/33 kmh, showers on & off.
Daytime high 18c
Overnight low 11c

Most roosts were in the exact same location as previous evening although some were less dense. Discovered a couple new clusters at Tip shuttle stop & a few more in trees on east beach. Strong west wind vigorously tossing around tree branches; monarchs are on east side of trees.
Decreased but still strong wind will carry through 9/27. They may be here another day. Hurricane Ian is looming south in Florida. We shall see if they cross the lake on 9/28.

South of Sparrow Field- 3 roosts totalling about 1150.

Shuttle stop area & no entry area- 7 roosts totalling about 700.

Above restroom- 2 clusters totalling about 200.

East side spread out- 10 clusters about 625.

Another 50 or so flitting about.

Observations by eye, binoculars, camera & clicker.

Observed one with wing almost torn completely off.
The rest appeared pristine.

Many more photos here & 2 videos-
https://www.facebook.com/PeleeParadiseSanctuaryMonarchWaystation10275

Point Pelee National Park, ON

Latitude: 41.9 Longitude: -82.5

Observed by: Darlene
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