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July 17, 2023 — Dane County

A nondescript retention pond fed by a creek that only flows after rains. The creek and pond are surrounded by small willows and smartweed, not cattails or reed canary grass.

Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)
Photographed
I counted 10 males on about 1/4 mile of sidewalk and bike path near Esser pond.
Photo of Variegated Meadowhawk