The Dragonfly Festival Continues
Posted by Vonda on July 20, 2020
More dragonflies today at the pond and creek - some of the same seen on Saturday and some new ones to share. They sure do love a sunny day. This time, I had the telephoto lens to capture the dragonflies perched further away.
New Species Sightings
Ruby Meadowhawk: Perched on vegetation along the creek bank
Ruby Meadowhawk
This male Ruby Meadowhawk was perched on a leaf on the other side of the pond. There are several Meadowhawks that look similar, but key to identifying this species are the black legs and the tan face.
Jade Clubtail: Male perching at the pond.
Jade Clubtail
This male Jade Clubtail was spotted sunning on a branch rising just above the pond's surface. The very red, rusty colored clubtail is key to identifying this species. The green eyes are also a good indicator that this is indeed a Jade Clubtail.
The Regulars
Eastern Pondhawk: Male perched on a seeding grasshead at the pond
Eastern Pondhawk Male
There were many Eastern Pondhawks both at the creek and at the pond, and some even perched for photos.
Eastern Pondhawk: Female perched at the pond
Eastern Pondhawk Female
A Female Eastern Pondhawk was spotted perching along the pond shore
Eastern Pondhawk: Immature male perched at the creek
Immature Male Eastern Pondhawk
Likely the same individual that was seen on Saturday was back visiting his favorite perching spot over the creek.
Blue Dasher: Male perching an a blade of grass at the creek
Blue Dasher, Male
Several male Blue Dashers were also seen at the pond and creek.
Blue Dasher: Female perching at the pond
Blue Dasher Female
A Blue Dasher Female was also spotted at the pond.
Eastern Amberwing: Perched over the pond
Eastern Amberwing
The Eastern Amberwings were out in numbers.
Twelve-spotted Skimmer: Male perched at the creek
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
The Twelve-spotted Skimmers were also out in force, patrolling up and down the creek.
Images in this Post
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Ruby Meadowhawk
Perched on vegetation along the creek bank
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Jade Clubtail
Male perching at the pond.
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Eastern Pondhawk
Male perched on a seeding grasshead at the pond
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Eastern Pondhawk
Female perched at the pond
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Eastern Pondhawk
Immature male perched at the creek
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Blue Dasher
Male perching an a blade of grass at the creek
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Blue Dasher
Male perching at the pond
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Blue Dasher
Male perching at the creek
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Blue Dasher
Female perching at the pond
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Blue Dasher
Female perching at the pond
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Eastern Amberwing
Perched over the pond
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Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Male perched at the creek
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Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Male perched at the creek
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Widow Skimmer
Male perched at the creek
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Familiar Bluet Pair
Mating at the Pond