Date: 09/15/1998

Number: 1

Today I saw three different monarchs pass through my yard, all headed west.

The first was observed at about 11:00 am, and was flitting around my yard and sitting in the mist from my water sprinkler. Then after about a 5 minute stay in my yard the monarch took off to the west, flying about 4 feet off the ground and flew in a very direct manner.

The second monarch appeared about 15 minutes after the first left. The second didn't stop in my yard, but flew past, quickly, about 4 feet off the ground and headed due west.

The third appeared about 2:30 pm, and flitted in the yard in the mist from the sprinkler, much like the first. It only stayed for about 2 minutes, then it too headed west, flying only about 4 feet off the ground.

All three seemed to be very purposeful in their westward flight. Not deviating except for the stops in the sprinkler mist.

Weather conditions were: temps in the mid 80's; sky overcast; humidity seemed low; a light wind from the west began in t

Fairfield, OH

Latitude: 39.2 Longitude: -84.3

Observed by: Denese
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