The Monarch Monitoring Project is a long-term study on monarch migration through Cape May, NJ. It is a part of the New Jersey Audubon Research Department, and closely affiliated with the Cape May Bird Observatory.

Friday, October 4, 2019

Midday Friday update

Steady north-northwest winds have been blowing across Cape May all morning, and while we're seeing an excellent flight of hawks and falcons, the numbers of monarch butterflies have not increased substantially.  We did find a few small clusters this morning, and we are seeing a fair number feeding on the seaside goldenrod along the beach, and a few here and there in the gardens, but no major influx.  It could still happen later today, and we'll certainly post something if it does.

Small cluster of monarchs at Cape May Point this morning
Cooper's Hawk over Cape May Point



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