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July 25, 2018 — Chippewa County

Small creek that empties into Lake Como. Sandy bottom, rocky in shallow sections. A few feet wide in most places, occasionally widening into small pools. Much grassy vegetation growing in shallow areas. Shoreline densely vegetated with tall grass. Shrubby vegetation nearby in some sections.

White-faced Meadowhawk (Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Observed two or three in dry retention ponds, midway down in tall vegetation.
Photo of White-faced Meadowhawk
Band-winged Meadowhawk (Sympetrum semicinctum)
Netted and released
Found one. Very little dragonfly activity. About 1 pm, during a brief period of partial sun after a cloudy morning.
Photo of Band-winged Meadowhawk