Date: 08/02/2001

Number: 1

Observed many monarchs nectaring on JoePie weed in the sand dunes near Lake Superior. They were out of the wind here and numbered 3 or 4 per plant. These plants were growing right on the edge of a dense forest in the sun. There were probably 20 or 30 in this one small area. It was mid-afternnon, warm and sunny. I also saw a few more fly over me later in the day as I kayaked along the shoreline. Have seen others on the beach some dead, some alive. All seem to be in excellent condition. One I observed with his proboscis in the sand! Drinking? The other question I have is "where is milkweed?" I have seen many monarchs but no milkweed. Did they blow in on yesterday's cold front from somewhere?








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Eagle River, MI

Latitude: 48 Longitude: -88.9

Observed by: Dave
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