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Monarch Butterfly Field Notes
CHECKLIST
Please print this checklist and take it with you in the field. Take notes on the following topics. When you report your monarch sightings to Journey North, please include as much of this information as possible in the "Comments" section of your Field Data Form.
| Date of Sighting | |
| Time of Day | |
| Temperature | |
| Wind Direction | |
| Wind Speed | |
| Sunny or Cloudy? | |
| Precipitation? | |
| Recent & forecasted weather (Briefly describe weather systems in region.) | |
| Sex of butterfly | |
| Condition of Wings (Tattered? Faded? Brightly colored?) | |
| Can you distinguish between a monarch and viceroy butterfly? | |
| Activity of Monarch (If flying, note direction. If nectaring, note flower.) | |
| Flowers blooming at the time? (Include flowering trees.) | |
| Height of milkweed? (Species, if known.) | |
| Milkweed inspected for eggs & larvae? Present or absent? | |
| Quantify your sightings How many monarchs have you seen at one time? Per hour? Per day? etc. | |
| How frequently & regularly have you been watching for monarchs? | |
| Other Comments |