Date: 04/08/2000

Number: 1

While working outside today, I watched an adult monarch trying to fly in the strong southwest winds (15-25 mph) across our christmas tree fields. It stayed low and rested frequently. It appeared to be faded and worn but not tattered. I also saw the butterfly later in the day. Recently there have also been very early bird sightings in the northeast ( warblers etc..) so this may be an early season. I imagine the southwest winds could have pushed this monarch along.

Hamden, CT

Latitude: 41.4 Longitude: -72.9

Observed by: Michelle
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