September 19, 2021 — 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. [13:05-16:00, sunny, windy, 84 F]
Shadow Darner (
Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted one male and one female. Several darners (including the female) patrolling the creek.
White-faced Meadowhawk (
Sympetrum obtrusum)
Netted and released
Netted two. Observed two or three others at close range. ID updated - DEJackson