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Calhoun, Gordon Co, Georgia; September 28, 1987; Coordinates = 34°30'N, 84°57'W; Altitude = 194 m;  
Magnetic Declination = 2°W (Subtract 2° for True);  Magnetic Inclination = 65.30°;  
Observers:  David Gibo, Alton Sparks, Wayne Wolf, and John Westbrook
Num.    Species    Time Flight Behavior Weather Field Notes
I     II     III IV Va Vb Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Est.
 Alt.  		 Type
of Flt.		 Horiz.
Path 		Vert.
Path 		Mag.
Bear.		 Mag.
Head.		 Wind
Dir.		  Wind 
Vel.		 Amb.
Temp.		 Thrm.
Act.		 Cloud 
Types 
1 Danaus plexippus 8:02 12 m flap straight,
circle		 climb 233° - SE <1 m/s 24.5°C - haze Observations were made in an open area next to a motel in Calhoun.  Butterfly started at 2 m and appeared to be maneuvering to find the core of the thermal.
2 D. plexippus 8:04 12 m soar,
flap		 straight level 225° 225 SE <1 m/s 24.5°C yes haze -
3 D. plexippus 8:06 30 m flap straight level SW - SE <1 m/s 24.5°C - haze -
Break - - - - - - - - - - - - - Two D. plexippus were seen at about 9:00 flying along the roof of the motel.  A Mocking bird vigorously chased one of the butterflies but it was able to out-manoeuver the bird and escape.
- - 9:00 - - - - - - - - - yes cumulus Vultures  were seen soaring during the drive to Calhoun airport.  A D. plexippus was seen flying across the road.
4 D. plexippus 9:40 3 m flap straight level 262° left 154° 2.0 m/s 23.5°C yes cumulus I set up at the Calhoun Airport.  Two more D. plexippus  were seen.  Thermal had increased.
5 D. plexippus 9:49 150 m soar circle climb 305° - 146° 2.2 m/s - - - Butterfly started at 100 m and rapidly soared upward.  A thermal filled with sharp-shinned hawks passed through the field site.