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September 9, 2023 — Dane County

The current map does not show this relatively new retention pond built between the Middleton Police Station and the Pheasant Branch Creek. The pond has been maturing into a natural wetland with frogs, reeds, and no fish or cattails - yet. I am glad that odes have found it!

Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata)
Photographed
Photo of Black Saddlebags
Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens)
Photographed
Photo of Wandering Glider
Azure Bluet (Enallagma aspersum)
Photographed
several males
Photo of Azure Bluet
Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile)
Photographed
several males
Photo of Familiar Bluet
Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum)
Observed
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Photographed
several males
Photo of Skimming Bluet