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September 23, 2023 — Dane County

Ickes Boardwalk and Teal Pond in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. A wooded area with openings kept wet, often, by seepages. The Teal Pond spot usually has standing water and cattails, the boardwalk has little standing water.

Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Observed
several in flying around the open areas
Green-striped Darner (Aeshna verticalis)
Netted and released
There may have been as many as four at Teal Pond.
Photo of Green-striped Darner