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September 15, 2023 — Ozaukee County

Upper pond that feeds into the Floating Bridge pond at Mequon Nature Preserve.

Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Photographed
We normally see a few Shadow Darners at this pond every September-October but it had frequently dried up during this years drought. Only saw this one Shadow for the whole season patrol the very shallow wetland before I assume moving on to a more promising one.
Photo of Shadow Darner