September 28, 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. [12:05-14:30, sunny, breezy, 69 F]
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. [12:05-14:30, sunny, breezy, 69 F]
Shadow Darner (Aeshna umbrosa)
Netted and released
Netted seven patrolling males in 30 minutes on an open stretch of the creek. Saw a few darners away from the creek.
Netted and released
Netted seven patrolling males in 30 minutes on an open stretch of the creek. Saw a few darners away from the creek.
Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum)
Netted and released
Several, mostly in tandem pairs
Netted and released
Several, mostly in tandem pairs