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May 17, 2026 — Dane County

Hook Island Road Drive to end of road and look for near 90 degree curve where there is marsh vegetation on both sides of the road. Mix of canary reed grass, iris, sedges and cattails.

Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis)
Photographed
Just a few.
Photo of Eastern Forktail
Sedge Sprite (Nehalennia irene)
Photographed
A few on the south side of road.
Photo of Sedge Sprite
Photo of Sedge Sprite
Elfin Skimmer (Nannothemis bella)
Photographed
At least 4 females and 2 males.
Photo of Elfin Skimmer
Photo of Elfin Skimmer
Frosted Whiteface (Leucorrhinia frigida)
Observed
one female
Photo of Frosted Whiteface