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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: Brian Bailey on October 06, 2013, 10:42:28 AM

Title: Monarchs and Meadowhawk
Post by: Brian Bailey on October 06, 2013, 10:42:28 AM

I was a bit surprised yesterday to see a trickle of migrating Monarchs at Sam Smith Park.  Most where up near the treetops.  I focused my bins on a couple of black specks that I expected to be hawks, but turned out to be butterflies.

Also found a male White-faced Meadowhawk, which seemed kind of late.  

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Title: Re: Monarchs and Meadowhawk
Post by: BetCrooks on October 06, 2013, 01:24:03 PM

Until yesterday's rain, we've been averaging 2-3 monarchs (simultaneously) on our backyard butterfly bush just west of Toronto. It's been a big relief to see them after having none till August.

Title: Re: Monarchs and Meadowhawk
Post by: Bird Brain on October 09, 2013, 07:09:30 PM

I didn't see any Monarch butterflies this year in Meadowvale or at YYZ airport perimeter.   :shock:

My mom saw lots in her neighbourhood and back yard (Mavis/Rathburn - Mississauga).