October 9, 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. --- 3: 00-5:00, sunny, low 70s, south wind 14-32 mph
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted one male patrolling the creek. Very little darned activity.
Autumn Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Very few
White-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
One female at the creek