September 17, 2019 — Chippewa County
Bloomer. 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. North of soybean factory on Industrial Drive.
--- 10:30-12:30, mostly cloudy becoming mostly sunny, low 70s, moderate southeast wind
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
A few males patrolling the creek and a few in weedy fields
White-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
A few, including multiple mating pairs at the creek