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May 15, 2026 — LaCrosse County

La Crosse River Marsh. Large wetland with extensive trail system.

Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
3 individuals seen. Many teneral damsels, so probably additional forktails
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Skimming Bluet (Enallagma geminatum)
Photographed
This one surprised me. Thought it was an Eastern Forktail, but when I processed the images, I think it is a Skimming Bluet. Pretty early in the season if I'm correct.
Photo of Skimming Bluet
Photo of Skimming Bluet
Photo of Skimming Bluet
Common Green Darner (Anax junius)
Photographed
11 individuals seen in flight. 2 were tandem.
Photo of Common Green Darner
Photo of Common Green Darner
Photo of Common Green Darner